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RV02 NZW

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,061 mi
Last recorded122,061 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 122,061 miles

emissions close to limits

front headlamps just within spec

Fail 28 Jun 2017 122,061 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

emissions close to limits

front headlamps just within spec

Pass 10 Sep 2016 118,950 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 115,941 miles

rear pads wearing low

Fail 3 Oct 2015 115,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads worn so low that its metal against metal (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

rear pads wearing low

Pass 15 Oct 2014 114,581 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 114,581 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear discs corroded

rear pads wearing low

Pass 27 Jul 2013 106,313 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 106,278 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

tyre size...215/45XR17

Pass 7 Aug 2012 103,240 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 99,103 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 94,855 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 88,229 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 88,225 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 2 Jul 2008 79,289 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 70,773 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 60,510 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 60,508 miles

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

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

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

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight travel in handbrake

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 NZW is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RV02 NZW, 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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RV02 NZW is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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