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SB02 OYN

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

138,912 mi
Last recorded138,912 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 138,912 miles

corrosion on nearside and offside suspension arms

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Fail 12 May 2018 138,912 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

corrosion on nearside and offside suspension arms

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Fail 8 May 2018 138,792 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 136,780 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Apr 2016 123,211 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 115,847 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 108,953 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 102,280 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2013 102,280 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2012 93,226 miles

Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 93,226 miles

Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 80,524 miles

Both rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2010 75,867 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 40,297 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 35,840 miles

Both front tyres scubbing off and cracking

Fail 6 Apr 2009 35,840 miles

Both front tyres scubbing off and cracking

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 26,058 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 23,261 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER AND OUTER SILLS HAVE BEEN CHECKED..APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE AS PER M.O.T MANUAL

Pass 11 Jul 2006 19,168 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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SB02 OYN is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OYN, 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 OYN is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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