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RA51 CSF

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,954 mi
Last recorded120,954 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 CSF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2012 120,954 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 120,766 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 108,785 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

signs of accident damage to rear

Pass 28 Nov 2009 98,910 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 98,908 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 95,770 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 95,736 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside headlamp very low

Pass 2 Oct 2006 88,644 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?

Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,944
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
35,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,437
position lamp(s) not working 12,861
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,257
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,129
Registration plate lamp not working 9,520
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RA51 CSF is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2002 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 82,398 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus IS200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RA51 CSF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Lexus IS200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RA51 CSF registered?

RA51 CSF is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 12 January 2002.

Is RA51 CSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA51 CSF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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