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SB02 OYA

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,354 mi
Last recorded117,354 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB02 OYA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 117,354 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber protective boot split

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

Offside Front brakes grabbing slightly

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2016 114,659 miles

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

Rear Petrol tank straps badly corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2016 114,659 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front to middle section (7.1.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Rear Petrol tank straps badly corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2015 112,459 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 112,454 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 106,126 miles

N/s/r Tyre perished

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 98,979 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 98,978 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 93,427 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 87,268 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 80,269 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 80,269 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 73,204 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 73,204 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 66,225 miles

slight smear at front wipers

Pass 11 Jun 2007 56,478 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 50,211 miles

cut on inner sidewallof off side rear tyre-chords not exposed

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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SB02 OYA is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SB02 OYA, 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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SB02 OYA is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 July 2002.

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