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VA02 PVJ

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

123,823 mi
Last recorded123,823 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 PVJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 123,823 miles

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 117,705 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 115,537 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 113,640 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 111,106 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 106,859 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 101,870 miles

front exhaust pipe noisey

Fail 11 Mar 2013 101,870 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front exhaust pipe noisey

Pass 2 Mar 2012 96,441 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 96,441 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 90,850 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 85,550 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 77,424 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 70,073 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 58,216 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 58,192 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer sidewalls

Pass 23 Feb 2006 45,183 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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VA02 PVJ is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VA02 PVJ, 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 VA02 PVJ registered?

VA02 PVJ is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 March 2002.

Is VA02 PVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA02 PVJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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