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RV02 NZR

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

119,511 mi
Last recorded119,511 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 NZR
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 119,511 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing near and offside, cracking and has minor damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 119,510 miles

Front Brake cable damaged snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Front Position lamp not working near and offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate missing inside car (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front brake disc has surface corrosion

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing near and offside, cracking and has minor damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 112,817 miles

aims slightly faded

n/s rack boot damp

rust patches in various places

slight wear/play in steering rack mounts

Pass 15 Mar 2021 110,912 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

aims slightly faded

rust patches in various places

slight wear/play in steering rack mounts

Pass 6 Mar 2020 109,789 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

slight wear/play on steering rack mounts

Pass 8 Mar 2019 108,236 miles

slight wear/play in front lower arm bushes

slight wear/play in rack mounts & damp

Fail 8 Mar 2019 108,233 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

slight wear/play in front lower arm bushes

slight wear/play in rack mounts & damp

Pass 10 Mar 2018 106,198 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 103,114 miles

driver's seat beat slightly damaged

n/s rack damp

slight run out on front brakes

Pass 11 Mar 2016 100,825 miles

front lower arm bushes slightly worn

slight wear on brake discs

Pass 13 Mar 2015 95,329 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 95,218 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 90,004 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 89,913 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 83,156 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2012 77,400 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 70,917 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 65,429 miles

front registration plate detiriorating

offside & nearside front lower suspen sion arm rear bushes detiriorating

offside & nearside rear tyre treads worn inner edges

Pass 6 Mar 2009 60,467 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 60,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 55,204 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 49,073 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 44,495 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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RV02 NZR is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RV02 NZR, 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 RV02 NZR registered?

RV02 NZR is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 13 April 2002.

Is RV02 NZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV02 NZR shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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