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Y138 VBL

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,925 mi
Last recorded102,925 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY138 VBL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2014 102,925 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 102,884 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 85,714 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 85,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2009 60,896 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 60,896 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Advise plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 15 May 2008 54,242 miles

Advise full plastic undertrays

Fail 15 May 2008 54,542 miles

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

Advise full plastic undertrays

Pass 20 Jun 2007 43,877 miles

NS wiper blade split

Puncture in the OSR tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2006 37,905 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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Y138 VBL is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y138 VBL, 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 Y138 VBL registered?

Y138 VBL is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 January 2002.

Is Y138 VBL safe to buy?

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