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SA02 WWV

2002 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,248 mi
Last recorded50,248 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA02 WWV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 50,248 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 43,985 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 36,162 miles

nearside front tyre side wall split not to cord

nearside rear tyre side wall split not to cord

offside front tyre side wall split not to cord

Pass 20 Mar 2014 25,503 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 25,500 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 24,981 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall perished

Fail 9 Apr 2013 24,981 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall perished

Pass 11 Apr 2012 24,404 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 23,342 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 23,342 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 22,044 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 19,351 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 17,557 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 16,779 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 14,351 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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SA02 WWV is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SA02 WWV, 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 SA02 WWV registered?

SA02 WWV is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 15 March 2002.

Is SA02 WWV safe to buy?

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