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SW51 GPV

2002 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

80,006 mi
Last recorded80,006 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW51 GPV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 80,006 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle, to include subframes and suspension.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 79,932 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Arch by subframe mount corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension components rusty

Fail 25 Sep 2019 79,928 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill/wheel arch within 30cm of (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Arch by subframe mount corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension components rusty

Pass 8 Aug 2018 79,861 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 79,848 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 78,262 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 76,995 miles

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

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

both front tyre worn on edge

Fail 20 Jul 2016 76,941 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

both front tyre worn on edge

Pass 6 Aug 2015 74,446 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 15 Jul 2014 72,235 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both outer sill weak

both rear tyres worn on edge

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

rear chassis corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2013 70,463 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 70,453 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 67,322 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 66,014 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 62,297 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 62,297 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 57,429 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 57,286 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 44,959 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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SW51 GPV is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 SW51 GPV, 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 SW51 GPV registered?

SW51 GPV is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 6 January 2002.

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