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SL02 RPO

2002 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

78,812 mi
Last recorded78,812 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 RPO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 78,812 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 78,705 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 71,725 miles

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

engine under tray fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2015 67,616 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

light wiper arc scratchs in rest of swept area,but not obstructing drivers view.

Fail 20 Jul 2015 67,615 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

light wiper arc scratchs in rest of swept area,but not obstructing drivers view.

Pass 3 Jun 2014 60,150 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 54,937 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 54,235 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres wearing @ inner edges.

Pass 28 Jun 2012 48,361 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 42,657 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 33,977 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 22,058 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 21,512 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 19,813 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 18,164 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 16,851 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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SL02 RPO is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SL02 RPO, 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 RPO registered?

SL02 RPO is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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