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RN02 VYC

2002 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,230 mi
Last recorded132,230 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN02 VYC
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 132,230 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 119,469 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rubber bush inner (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner rubber bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint bottom ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 108,557 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 101,084 miles

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

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)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 91,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 91,591 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 83,858 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 74,562 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 69,993 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 69,993 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 65,288 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 60,839 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 54,236 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 46,657 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 VYC is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VYC, 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 VYC registered?

RN02 VYC is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 16 August 2002.

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The MOT history for RN02 VYC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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