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RN02 JHH

2002 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

163,129 mi
Last recorded163,129 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN02 JHH
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 163,129 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 159,391 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 155,066 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 149,786 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 145,853 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 142,826 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 137,912 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 131,335 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 123,274 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 115,491 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 109,132 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 102,389 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 92,803 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 85,497 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 75,861 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 66,089 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 66,071 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 55,458 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2008 45,287 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 35,565 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 24,575 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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RN02 JHH is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 RN02 JHH, 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 RN02 JHH registered?

RN02 JHH is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 June 2002.

Is RN02 JHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN02 JHH shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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