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SW51 NMV

2002 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

129,747 mi
Last recorded129,747 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW51 NMV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 129,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general surface corrosion on under body

Pass 23 Feb 2019 126,572 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 119,931 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 100,443 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 88,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn uneven inner edge of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad is very low (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 87,957 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 31 Dec 2013 75,579 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 63,062 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 52,224 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 52,224 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

corrosion on suspension parts and exhaust system .

front wipers smearing

Pass 6 Oct 2010 49,939 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 42,535 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 41,609 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 37,886 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 34,823 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 31,498 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 31,497 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Both Front Tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Jan 2006 25,358 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 25,358 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 NMV is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SW51 NMV, 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 NMV registered?

SW51 NMV is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 5 February 2002.

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