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RN51 JHY

2002 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,572 mi
Last recorded97,572 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 JHY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2012 97,572 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 93,337 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 93,337 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 81,063 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 126,753 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

unable to carry out full underbody inspection due to protective covers fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2009 126,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

unable to carry out full underbody inspection due to protective covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2008 113,066 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both rear tyre inner side walls cracked

Pass 4 Apr 2007 90,361 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 71,452 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 69,493 miles

both front fog lamps full condensation

nail in o/s/r tyre tread

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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RN51 JHY is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RN51 JHY, 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 RN51 JHY registered?

RN51 JHY is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 5 January 2002.

Is RN51 JHY safe to buy?

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