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RN02 VYB

2002 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

104,538 mi
Last recorded104,538 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN02 VYB
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 104,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall of tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both wiper blades split but still clearing screen ok

oil leak from gear box

rear suspension very rusty

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of fuel lines, brake pipes and engine bay under car

Fail 26 Jun 2018 104,536 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall of tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both wiper blades split but still clearing screen ok

oil leak from gear box

rear suspension very rusty

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of fuel lines, brake pipes and engine bay under car

Pass 30 Jun 2017 10,063 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 100,652 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 92,518 miles

Offside Outer mid sill panel damaged

Fail 20 Jun 2016 92,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate cracked

Offside Outer mid sill panel damaged

Offside Rear brake pad anti rattle plate adrift

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel flap release lever adrift

Pass 19 Jun 2015 86,323 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 86,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

offside front and nearside front brake pads are getting low

Pass 25 Jun 2014 79,170 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 73,636 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 73,636 miles

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)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 67,670 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 60,596 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 60,596 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 54,552 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 48,075 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 43,550 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 43,550 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 36,964 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 30,576 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS300?

Based on 34,961 MOT tests across 2,047 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
5,420
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,047
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,456
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 584
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 542
position lamp(s) not working 432
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 414
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RN02 VYB is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2002 Lexus IS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 84,009 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 IS300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RN02 VYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS300 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Lexus IS300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RN02 VYB registered?

RN02 VYB is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 20 July 2002.

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