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RY51 FEV

2002 Lexus IS200 Sport

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,376 mi
Last recorded149,376 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2007
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS200 Sport74,604 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 FEV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 Sport
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2007 149,376 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 136,300 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 136,300 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 108,959 miles

Equipment mount on windscreen, larger than 40mm. Customer was advised to remove for test.

N/S/F trye worn on inner edge

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

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

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200 Sport?

Based on 1,948 MOT tests across 429 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
6,438
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
429
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 126
position lamp(s) not working 44
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 33
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 27
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27
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RY51 FEV is a 2002 Lexus IS200 Sport in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Lexus IS200 Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 74,604 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 Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 126 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RY51 FEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Lexus IS200 Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of RY51 FEV?

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What year was RY51 FEV registered?

RY51 FEV is a 2002 Lexus IS200 Sport, first registered on 3 January 2002.

Is RY51 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY51 FEV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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