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RL02 LYG

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

229,903 mi
Last recorded229,903 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL02 LYG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 229,903 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 229,903 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 227,806 miles

engine management light on

Fail 20 Dec 2016 227,801 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine management light on

Pass 28 Nov 2015 216,849 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 216,849 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 211,122 miles

engine managment light on

front number plate in poor condition

rear discs rusty

Fail 2 Dec 2014 211,122 miles

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

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

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

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

engine managment light on

front number plate in poor condition

rear discs rusty

Fail 13 Dec 2013 201,629 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine light on

off side front wing mirror glass in poor condition

Pass 13 Dec 2013 201,629 miles

engine light on

off side front wing mirror glass in poor condition

Pass 3 Dec 2012 188,709 miles

oil oversteering rack

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2012 188,687 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil oversteering rack

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2011 172,575 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 154,341 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 154,341 miles

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

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

215/45/zr17 91w avon

both rear tyres worn to limit

Pass 22 Dec 2009 134,598 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER SURFACE

Pass 8 Sep 2008 107,538 miles

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

windscreen wipers smear screen

Pass 14 Sep 2007 87,985 miles

offside rear brake disc pitted

windscreen wipers not clearing screen effectively

Pass 15 Aug 2006 66,076 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 66,076 miles

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

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

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

Pass 30 Aug 2005 48,238 miles

O/S/R shock absorber weaping.

Rear Brake lining(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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RL02 LYG is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 RL02 LYG, 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 LYG registered?

RL02 LYG is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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