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SL02 OPV

2002 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,721 mi
Last recorded116,721 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 OPV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2014 116,721 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

can not see rear pads not visible

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2006 55,129 miles

N/S/F TYRE HAS CUT ON OUTSIDE WALL (NOT SHOWING CORDS)

N/S/R TYRE HAS CUT ON OUT SIDE WALL (NOT SHOWING CORDS)

REAR TYRES JUST OVER 2MM

Pass 12 Aug 2005 36,732 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 36,676 miles

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

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

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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SL02 OPV is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SL02 OPV, 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 SL02 OPV registered?

SL02 OPV is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 5 June 2002.

Is SL02 OPV safe to buy?

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