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SL02 RRY

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,689 mi
Last recorded138,689 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 RRY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 138,689 miles

Central brake light not working

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear petrol tank bracket rusty

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2019 138,525 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central brake light not working

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear petrol tank bracket rusty

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 129,229 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Fail 20 Apr 2018 129,229 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Pass 4 May 2017 123,288 miles

EML warning lamp staying ON

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section- joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 May 2017 123,288 miles

EML warning lamp staying ON

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section- joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 115,730 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 115,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 107,596 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 107,596 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 99,958 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 92,786 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 90,615 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 90,615 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 84,976 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 81,302 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 72,904 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 May 2009 72,836 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 May 2008 63,594 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 54,888 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 47,595 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 RRY is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SL02 RRY, 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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SL02 RRY is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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