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RL02 LTJ

2002 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

101,012 mi
Last recorded101,012 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL02 LTJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 101,012 miles

surface corrosion on rear sills at jacking point

Pass 27 Nov 2017 98,749 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 95,356 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 90,382 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 90,382 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 87,858 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 87,858 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 79,984 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 76,511 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 72,692 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 69,097 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 69,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear tyre tread cracking.

Pass 1 Oct 2010 65,524 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 62,274 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 57,553 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 53,729 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 46,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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RL02 LTJ is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RL02 LTJ, 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 RL02 LTJ registered?

RL02 LTJ is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 16 July 2002.

Is RL02 LTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL02 LTJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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