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AIG 9479

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

181,836 mi
Last recorded181,836 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAIG 9479
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 181,836 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 162,686 miles

Both front tyres cracked inner edge

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Underside in places corroding

Fail 13 Jul 2017 162,676 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 162,502 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 146,818 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 146,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 131,138 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edge and cracked and perished

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

corrosion on underside in places

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 23 Jun 2014 130,669 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Both front tyres worn inner edges + cracked on tread

Both rear tyres worn inner edges

Under side of vehicle corroding in places

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2013 115,938 miles

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

both front tyres cracked

o/side front brake pipe corroded

Pass 31 May 2012 98,409 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2012 98,409 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 73,404 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 73,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 May 2010 69,254 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 64,444 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear brake disc surface rust

Fail 3 Jun 2009 64,442 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear brake disc surface rust

Pass 2 May 2007 57,300 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2007 57,300 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 45,607 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE LOW ON OUTER EDGE.

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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AIG 9479 is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AIG 9479, 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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AIG 9479 is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 18 December 2002.

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