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2012 Lexus IS200

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

89,663 mi
Last recorded89,663 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS20073,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 NPG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 89,663 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 87,679 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 85,861 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 84,105 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 82,142 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 82,142 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2021 77,813 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 66,471 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 59,367 miles

front discs lipped

Pass 10 Jan 2018 51,135 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 43,782 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 36,386 miles

Engine cover fitted

Forced to carry out decelerometer test due to failure of normal brake test equipment.

Vehicle under body shields fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2015 26,069 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RV12 NPG is a 2012 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 73,269 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 RV12 NPG, 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 14 years old, this Lexus IS200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RV12 NPG registered?

RV12 NPG is a 2012 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is RV12 NPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV12 NPG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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