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YR02 HXL

2002 Lexus IS200 SE Auto

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

119,657 mi
Last recorded119,657 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS200 SE Auto62,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 HXL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 SE Auto
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2012 119,657 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 108,262 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 95,157 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

welded repair covered up

Fail 14 Jun 2010 95,094 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 75,189 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing low

front wipers smeering

nearside front tyre damaged at outer side wall

Pass 13 Jun 2008 62,211 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 48,354 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 39,755 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200 SE Auto?

Based on 2,183 MOT tests across 317 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,910
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
317
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 127
position lamp(s) not working 71
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 45
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 39
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 35
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YR02 HXL is a 2002 Lexus IS200 SE Auto in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2002 Lexus IS200 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 62,721 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS200 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YR02 HXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Lexus IS200 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YR02 HXL registered?

YR02 HXL is a 2002 Lexus IS200 SE Auto, first registered on 20 May 2002.

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