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SV02 NSY

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,493 mi
Last recorded69,493 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV02 NSY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 69,493 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 66,635 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside door hard to open inside/outside handle

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chip (3.2 (a) (i))

surface rust underside

Fail 21 Dec 2018 66,635 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside door hard to open inside/outside handle

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chip (3.2 (a) (i))

surface rust underside

Pass 5 Jan 2018 63,405 miles

corrosion present on sills and underside

rear subframe corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2016 58,605 miles

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

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

all mechanical components corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2016 53,653 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 53,636 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 50,117 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Sep 2014 50,114 miles

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

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front brake has slight bind

n/s rear brake has slight bind

o/s front brake has slight bind

Pass 15 Jul 2009 44,955 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 44,683 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight fluctuation at the rear brake readings

Pass 13 Mar 2007 44,026 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both the front tyres are wearing on the inner edges especially the offside one, which is very close to legal limit

Pass 27 Feb 2006 41,695 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres are worn on inner edges ,especially the nearside

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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SV02 NSY is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SV02 NSY, 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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SV02 NSY is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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