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YL51 OEG

2002 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 OEG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2020
Pass 9 Feb 2019 164,779 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2019 164,779 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 160,416 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 160,348 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 155,940 miles

Nearside rear sill corrosion.

Under vehicle general surface corrosion.

Fail 25 Aug 2016 155,911 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside rear sill corrosion.

Under vehicle general surface corrosion.

Pass 2 Sep 2015 148,656 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre worn edge

wipers poor

Pass 10 Jul 2014 138,357 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 138,353 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 121,213 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 117,950 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2011 114,384 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 107,997 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 101,104 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 101,104 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 94,868 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 86,902 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 79,341 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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YL51 OEG is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Red 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 YL51 OEG, 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 YL51 OEG registered?

YL51 OEG is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 23 January 2002.

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The MOT history for YL51 OEG shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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