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SV02 NTE

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

97,873 mi
Last recorded97,873 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV02 NTE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 97,873 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 97,871 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2022 95,497 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 90,795 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 90,793 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 88,400 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 88,398 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 84,267 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 84,199 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 79,933 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Apr 2017 75,396 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE BACKING PLATES = CORROSION

Nearside Rear Outer NUM/PLATE LIGHT = INOP = TAPPED UNIT CAME ON ?

Pass 5 May 2016 66,918 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 66,507 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 66,335 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 62,763 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 57,514 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 52,372 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 47,597 miles

both front tyres scrubbed on inner edges

Pass 21 Feb 2011 44,174 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 40,366 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 36,875 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 33,598 miles

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 21 Feb 2007 30,146 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 25,153 miles

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

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

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 NTE is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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

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