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SW51 GRU

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,330 mi
Last recorded112,330 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW51 GRU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 112,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2014 93,720 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f brake splash grard missing

Fail 18 Jul 2014 93,688 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

o/s/f brake splash grard missing

Pass 29 May 2013 82,636 miles

some light corrosion to rear brake discs

some light corrosion to under body

Pass 12 Apr 2012 78,682 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear disc corroded on inner edge ok on brake test

Fail 11 Apr 2012 78,681 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s rear disc corroded on inner edge ok on brake test

Pass 16 Aug 2011 73,021 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 65,218 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 58,554 miles

rear pads look low

Pass 9 Apr 2008 54,277 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 54,239 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 47,002 miles

both rear tyres on 1.6 mm

Pass 15 Mar 2006 42,136 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 GRU 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 SW51 GRU, 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 GRU registered?

SW51 GRU is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 18 January 2002.

Is SW51 GRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW51 GRU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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