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RL02 SUA

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,860 mi
Last recorded116,860 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL02 SUA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2012 116,860 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 109,499 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 109,494 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2011 105,751 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 92,810 miles

nearside front fog light not working

Fail 28 Oct 2009 92,810 miles

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

nearside front fog light not working

offside rear brake disc excessively corroded on the inside

Pass 7 Nov 2008 78,793 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 61,924 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 50,513 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 38,221 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 SUA is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RL02 SUA registered?

RL02 SUA is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 12 July 2002.

Is RL02 SUA safe to buy?

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