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RL02 LTN

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

220,739 mi
Last recorded220,739 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL02 LTN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 220,739 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 219,090 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 211,059 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust noisy

Pass 8 Jul 2021 210,399 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front tyres stretched

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

lowered all round with body kit

Pass 14 Jul 2020 204,440 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2019 197,759 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 197,757 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 195,035 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 178,659 miles

both rear lower hub bushes have play

cut to n/s/f tyre not showing cords

exhaust system corroded

front lower arm bushes perished

n/s/ tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/f tyre worn heavily on inner edge

play both rear upper suspension arm ball joints have play

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 15 Jun 2016 159,588 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (coil arm) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (coil arm) (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 137,071 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 105,388 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to see rear brake pads but look low

Fail 11 Jun 2014 105,388 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to see rear brake pads but look low

Pass 31 May 2013 77,977 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 51,259 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 47,118 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 41,177 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 35,802 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 31,137 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 26,448 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 21,953 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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RL02 LTN is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 LTN, 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 LTN registered?

RL02 LTN is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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