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SL52 NUB

2002 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

163,992 mi
Last recorded163,992 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL52 NUB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 163,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 155,744 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 155,699 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 May 2015 145,683 miles

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

front tyres worn/wearing inner edges

Pass 23 May 2014 137,675 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 126,157 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 112,143 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 97,606 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2010 80,917 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 80,917 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 May 2009 70,216 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 59,567 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 58,869 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2006 47,048 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 33,739 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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SL52 NUB is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 SL52 NUB, 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 SL52 NUB registered?

SL52 NUB is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 16 October 2002.

Is SL52 NUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL52 NUB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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