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RN02 XLJ

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

128,163 mi
Last recorded128,163 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN02 XLJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 128,163 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside nearside front rear (2.4.A.3)

service brake:service brake efficiency just met,it would appear that the brake system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 4 Feb 2016 125,003 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 121,042 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)

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

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

offside front tyre slightly cracking on the side walls

Fail 2 Feb 2015 121,042 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre slightly cracking on the side walls

Pass 1 Feb 2014 113,892 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

rear tyres slightly cracking

Pass 10 Jan 2013 105,436 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

nearside parking brake low effort

offside rear tyre slightly deflated

Fail 10 Jan 2013 105,436 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

nearside parking brake low effort

offside rear tyre slightly deflated

Pass 11 Oct 2011 102,466 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 96,247 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 85,841 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 76,944 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 69,498 miles

Both front tyres have no tread on inner edges.

Pass 9 Aug 2006 58,114 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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 XLJ is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XLJ, 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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RN02 XLJ is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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