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RY02 NBZ

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,876 mi
Last recorded141,876 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 NBZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 141,876 miles

O/S/F tyre is getting low on 3mm

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 136,155 miles

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

Rear brake pads look like they could be low but cant see properly to be sure

Fail 25 Aug 2015 136,155 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear brake pads look like they could be low but cant see properly to be sure

Pass 8 Sep 2014 130,058 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 130,013 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 123,111 miles

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

steering rack damp

Fail 3 Sep 2013 123,085 miles

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

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

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

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

steering rack damp

Pass 3 Sep 2012 115,652 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 110,451 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 104,706 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2010 104,706 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 98,850 miles

Nearside Rear 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 29 Jul 2008 87,697 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

underside view of vehicle restricted by under covers

Fail 29 Jul 2008 87,697 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

underside view of vehicle restricted by under covers

Pass 30 Jul 2007 81,274 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 72,484 miles

rear tyres on 2mm

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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RY02 NBZ is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RY02 NBZ, 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 RY02 NBZ registered?

RY02 NBZ is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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