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RN51 LXR

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

146,243 mi
Last recorded146,243 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 146,243 miles

Rear inner sills corroding

Pass 14 Aug 2017 140,792 miles

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

Rear inner sills corroding

Rear suspension arms corroding

Pass 27 Jul 2016 132,864 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 126,512 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2014 118,786 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 118,786 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 115,901 miles

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

rear sub fram corroded related suspension components and brakes area corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2012 111,076 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2012 111,060 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 105,264 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front discs look worn

rear discs rusty

Fail 8 Jul 2011 105,264 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs look worn

rear discs rusty

Pass 30 Jul 2010 97,593 miles

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

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

cuts to offside rear tyre inner sidewall not deep enough to reach cords and tyre perishing in tread

nearside front outer brake pad worn

Fail 8 Aug 2009 89,890 miles

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

cuts to offside rear tyre inner sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

front inner brake pads worn

nearside front tyre worn inner edge tread not cut as deep and tyre has cut in tread not deep enough to reach cords

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2009 89,890 miles

cuts to offside rear tyre inner sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

front inner brake pads worn

nearside front tyre worn inner edge tread not cut as deep and tyre has cut in tread not deep enough to reach cords

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2008 79,096 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 68,460 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)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2007 68,457 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 56,508 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 50,891 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)

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 LXR is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LXR, 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 LXR registered?

RN51 LXR is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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