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SY51 GNO

2002 Lexus IS200

White Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

19,643 mi
Last recorded19,643 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY51 GNO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 19,643 miles

all brake flexible metal ends corroded and in very poor condition

nearside front floor at front suspension mount in very poor condition

offside rear outer sill in very poor condition

under tray fitted making full inspection difficult

underside of vehicle in very poor condition

Pass 31 Oct 2018 19,075 miles

all brake hose metal ends in poor condition

tray on underside of vehicle making full inspection difficult

underside of vehicle in poor condition

Pass 27 Oct 2017 18,896 miles

front brake hose ends slight corrosion

front wiper blades torn

nearside rear tyre cracked

plastic trays fitted on underside of vehicle making full inspection very difficult

rear brake hose metal ends in very poor condition

suspension arms links and mounts all showing signs of very heavy corrosion and in very poor condition

underside of vehicle in very poor condition

Pass 1 Nov 2016 18,241 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished on outer side wall, advise replacement

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

underside of vehicle heavily corroded both to body and suspension components

Pass 27 Oct 2015 18,036 miles

both front brake pipes in poor condition

both rear tyres tread cracked

underside of vehicle in very poor condition

Pass 31 Oct 2014 17,871 miles

nearside front brake backplate insecure

underside of vehicle has heavy corrosion

Fail 29 Oct 2014 17,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front brake backplate insecure

underside of vehicle has heavy corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2013 17,556 miles

underside of vehicle suspension arms and subframes corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2013 17,552 miles

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

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

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

underside of vehicle suspension arms and subframes corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2012 17,198 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

exhaust corroded

both rear brake discs corroded

both rear service brakes have slight uneven braking effort

Pass 19 Jul 2011 16,894 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear brake discs in very poor condition

Pass 19 Mar 2010 16,888 miles

both rear brake discs in very poor condition early attenion required

Pass 12 Dec 2008 16,427 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Dec 2007 15,326 miles

both rear discs corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2007 15,321 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

both rear discs corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2007 14,158 miles

rear discs in poor condition

Fail 20 Dec 2006 14,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 20 Dec 2005 11,908 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 11,907 miles

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

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

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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SY51 GNO is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in White 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 SY51 GNO, 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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SY51 GNO is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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