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RL02 LVR

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

156,745 mi
Last recorded156,745 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2022 156,745 miles

All underbody and suspension components corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2022 156,745 miles

All underbody and suspension components corroded

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 115,994 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 108,355 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened rear arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened rear bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 105,306 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 102,321 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Jun 2015 98,245 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 96,285 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 92,140 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 92,138 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 87,420 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both rear inner wheel rims slight damage

advise front brake discs worn

advise off side front brake slight bind

advise rear number plate deteriorating

advise wiper operation smeary

Pass 25 Jul 2011 81,662 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise front brake discs lipped and worn.

Pass 21 Jul 2010 76,704 miles

advise off side front lower arm bush worn

advise power steering rack bushes slight movement

Pass 25 Jul 2009 70,296 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 64,340 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 56,458 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 49,265 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 LVR is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LVR, 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 LVR registered?

RL02 LVR is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 July 2002.

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