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RL02 UPM

2002 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,247 mi
Last recorded155,247 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL02 UPM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 155,247 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2020 149,628 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 140,612 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 140,612 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 131,691 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 131,691 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 121,659 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 121,659 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 113,862 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 104,735 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 104,735 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 95,746 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 86,431 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 73,433 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 64,678 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 55,269 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 51,730 miles

Both front and rear tyres wearing on inner edges - advise geometry check

Pass 27 Aug 2008 43,282 miles

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

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 23 Aug 2007 37,813 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 30,876 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 UPM is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 UPM, 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 UPM registered?

RL02 UPM is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 August 2002.

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