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RL02 SUU

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,932 mi
Last recorded74,932 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 12 Jul 2019 74,932 miles

Front and rear chassis areas around subframe mounts, starting to get abit corrroded

Front and rear suspension and brake components getting abit corroded, and subframes

N/S/F tyre abit low on tread and nearing limits of wear at inner/outer tread edge areas

Slight UP/DOWN wear and movement at N/S/F lower ball joint

Pass 13 Jul 2018 66,075 miles

Rear chassis areas around suspension and subframe mounts, starting to get abit corroded

Rear suspension and brake components starting to get abit corroded

Slight UP/DOWN wear and movement starting at N/S/F lower ball joint

Pass 2 Aug 2017 58,538 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 49,546 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 46,198 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre sidewall perished

offside front tyre sidewall perished

Pass 17 Jul 2014 44,784 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 43,639 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

ns/f& ns/r tyres have side wall damage

Pass 8 Aug 2012 42,668 miles

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall has cuts and is worn

n/s/r outer sidewall is worn

Pass 25 Jul 2011 39,082 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 37,491 miles

N/S/F and N/S/R tyres getting abit scuffed at outer sidewall areas

Slight surface corrosion at front and rear suspension and brake components,and subframes

Pass 5 Aug 2009 35,100 miles

Rear brake discs show light scoring.

Suspension arms are surface rusting,

Pass 6 Aug 2008 33,321 miles

Rear outer b/pads appear abit low

Pass 13 Aug 2007 30,999 miles

Nearside front tyre is ON> the limits of wear at inner edge.

Rear and offside front tyres are showing wear at edges.

Slight fluctuating at nearside rear service brake.

Pass 10 Aug 2006 27,372 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 SUU is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SUU, 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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RL02 SUU is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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