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RN51 JLV

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

132,910 mi
Last recorded132,910 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 JLV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 132,910 miles

Both rear tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2018 126,431 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 119,260 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)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 111,606 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 104,539 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside front tyre slightly worn on inside edge

Pass 14 Oct 2014 95,884 miles

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2014 95,884 miles

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2013 85,258 miles

215/45/17 X 4

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN IE-POODOT

OSR TYRE

R-TAX EXPIRES=31/1/14

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Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2012 81,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Oct 2012 81,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 79,728 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 79,727 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2010 78,540 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 78,540 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 76,652 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 76,652 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 67,717 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2008 67,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside 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 6 Jul 2007 55,799 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 55,799 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 46,059 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 44,400 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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RN51 JLV is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 JLV, 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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RN51 JLV is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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