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AS02 PAL

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,190 mi
Last recorded69,190 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAS02 PAL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2016 69,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre sidewall damaged. No cords exposed.

Nearside Headlamp unit loose but not insecure. Mounts broken. Recommend replacement.

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Bumper loose but not insecure. Recommend repair.

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre sidewall split. No cords exposed. Strongly recommend replacement

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Braking face damaged by worn out pad. Strongly recommend replacement. (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Spare tyre defective ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 9 Dec 2016 69,175 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45R17 91W. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Metal to metal. (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre sidewall damaged. No cords exposed.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance Bulb 501. (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp unit loose but not insecure. Mounts broken. Recommend replacement.

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Bumper loose but not insecure. Recommend repair.

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance Bulb 501. (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre sidewall split. No cords exposed. Strongly recommend replacement.

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Braking face damaged by worn out pad. Strongly recommend replacement. (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Poorly aimed. (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Spare tyre defective ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Jul 2015 53,417 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 47,266 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 41,594 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 41,594 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 40,162 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 37,774 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 36,028 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 33,493 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 30,051 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 26,393 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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AS02 PAL is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AS02 PAL, 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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AS02 PAL is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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