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SW51 GPX

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,589 mi
Last recorded112,589 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW51 GPX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 112,589 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play very slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 103,761 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 103,138 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 103,138 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 92,596 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 80,848 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 80,848 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 73,695 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 48,808 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 48,808 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

drivers door and off side rear door has damage

Pass 31 Jan 2006 39,873 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 GPX is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GPX, 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 GPX registered?

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

Is SW51 GPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW51 GPX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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