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T8 CGS

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,804 mi
Last recorded122,804 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT8 CGS
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2020 122,804 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components rusting

underbody rusting

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2019 119,735 miles

Nearside Front tyre valve cracking

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear tyre valve cracking

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

rear subframe rusting

underbody rusting

Pass 18 Jun 2018 115,546 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyre valves cracking

rear subframe rusting

underbody rusting

undertrays fitted

windscreen wiper blades showing wear

Pass 5 Jun 2017 113,316 miles

Offside Front lower arm rear bush starting to show wear

under body starting to rust

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2016 110,127 miles

under body getting rusty at rear

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2016 110,127 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

under body getting rusty at rear

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2015 102,841 miles

slight play in o/s/r wheel

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre low on tread (2mm)

o/s/r tyre low on tread (3mm)

slight play in n/s/r wheel

Pass 3 Jun 2014 96,756 miles

Nearside rear tyre 3mm tread.

Offside rear brake disc pittied and scored.

Offside rear tyre 3mm tread, also nail in tread.

Slight bind offside rear wheel.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jun 2014 96,752 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear tyre 3mm tread.

Offside rear brake disc pittied and scored.

Offside rear tyre 3mm tread, also nail in tread.

Slight bind offside rear wheel.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2013 90,684 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 15 Jun 2013 90,654 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Jun 2012 84,942 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 84,942 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 78,922 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 72,811 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 66,991 miles

front and n/s rear tyres getting worn

Pass 4 Jun 2008 60,163 miles

N/S/R TYRE OUTER WALL CUT SLIGHTLY

Fail 4 Jun 2008 60,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

N/S/R TYRE OUTER WALL CUT SLIGHTLY

Pass 20 Jun 2007 52,871 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2006 42,879 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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T8 CGS is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T8 CGS, 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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T8 CGS is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 January 2002.

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