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RG51 BVU

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

201,820 mi
Last recorded201,820 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 BVU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 201,820 miles

Front brake discs corroding on inner faces

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake disc corroded

Rear tyres cracking on inner faces

Pass 7 Mar 2017 193,026 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 190,239 miles

Offside rear tyre worn inside edge

Pass 12 Mar 2015 187,058 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 187,058 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 182,006 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 181,406 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 169,685 miles

wear to rear tyres - on wear limit

Pass 13 Jan 2012 154,776 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake discs beginning to corrode

Pass 15 Jan 2011 138,257 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 121,384 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 108,715 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 96,358 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 81,194 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 64,444 miles

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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RG51 BVU is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RG51 BVU, 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 RG51 BVU registered?

RG51 BVU is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 January 2002.

Is RG51 BVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RG51 BVU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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