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SV52 ONP

2002 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,329 mi
Last recorded86,329 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV52 ONP
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 86,329 miles

EML on dash

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear area (7.1.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

handbrake holding but needs attention soon

rear sill areas both sides have surface rust

underside of vehicle has surface rust

Pass 29 Sep 2016 84,265 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

both rear outer sills slightly corroded

exhaust system deteriorated

underbody corrosion around rear suspension

Pass 9 Sep 2015 71,670 miles

both front tyre inner edges

n/s/r tyre inner edge

undershields fitted

underside light corrossion

Fail 29 Aug 2015 71,663 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure bolts loose (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

both front tyre inner edges

n/s/r tyre inner edge

undershields fitted

underside light corrossion

Fail 11 Aug 2014 65,480 miles

All brake pipes slightly corroded.

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 65,480 miles

All brake pipes slightly corroded.

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 64,097 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 60,310 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 60,304 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 56,168 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 53,329 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 46,947 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 46,947 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2008 39,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 39,555 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 32,331 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 25,211 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 17,368 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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SV52 ONP is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 SV52 ONP, 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 SV52 ONP registered?

SV52 ONP is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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