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RL02 SSO

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

206,661 mi
Last recorded206,661 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 206,661 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 206,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 194,907 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 182,090 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 164,740 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 149,578 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 149,578 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 137,053 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 137,053 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 126,753 miles

coolant loss

headlamp washers are not working

Fail 15 Jan 2013 126,753 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

coolant loss

headlamp washers are not working

Pass 25 Jan 2012 118,612 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2012 118,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 110,037 miles

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

nearside front foglamp is not working

windscreen wiper blades are splitting

Pass 27 Jan 2010 105,538 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

windscreen wiper blades splitting and smearing slightly

Fail 26 Jan 2010 105,538 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

windscreen wiper blades splitting and smearing slightly

Pass 2 Dec 2008 97,596 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 97,596 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Feb 2007 87,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front tyres bald on inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2007 87,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres bald on inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2006 75,294 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 75,294 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 SSO is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SSO, 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 SSO registered?

RL02 SSO is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 18 July 2002.

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