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RL51 LRF

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,395 mi
Last recorded96,395 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 LRF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 96,395 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 9 Mar 2018 96,395 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads wearing low

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 92,750 miles

Front o/s+n/s/front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 21 Mar 2017 92,750 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Front o/s+n/s/front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Mar 2016 88,651 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 88,651 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 83,016 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 80,236 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 80,236 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 77,483 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 71,220 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)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 67,143 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)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 63,434 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 63,433 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 59,034 miles

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

nearside front fog lamp not working

Pass 7 Feb 2008 50,191 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 42,602 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 34,300 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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RL51 LRF is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RL51 LRF, 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 RL51 LRF registered?

RL51 LRF is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 11 February 2002.

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