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SN02 RNG

2002 Lexus IS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,186 mi
Last recorded105,186 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN02 RNG
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 105,186 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 105,186 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 97,149 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jun 2013 97,142 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2012 91,794 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2012 91,794 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2011 84,896 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both x2 front brake discs pitted and corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2011 84,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

both x2 front brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2010 77,664 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 77,664 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside washer jet partially blocked

Pass 22 Jun 2009 69,323 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 60,600 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 50,188 miles

steering rack bushes have slight movement but not deteiriorated.

Fail 30 Jun 2007 50,167 miles

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 38,362 miles

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

How Reliable is the Lexus IS300?

Based on 34,961 MOT tests across 2,047 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
5,420
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,047
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,456
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 584
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 542
position lamp(s) not working 432
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 414
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SN02 RNG is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Lexus IS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 84,009 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 IS300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SN02 RNG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS300 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Lexus IS300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SN02 RNG is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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