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SL52 NUE

2002 Lexus IS200 SE

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,298 mi
Last recorded63,298 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2009
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS200 SE79,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL52 NUE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 SE
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2009 63,298 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 55,246 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 55,246 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 46,951 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 45,618 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 45,607 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 41,394 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200 SE?

Based on 3,133 MOT tests across 576 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
6,605
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
576
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 224
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 82
position lamp(s) not working 76
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 61
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 58
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SL52 NUE is a 2002 Lexus IS200 SE in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2002 Lexus IS200 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 79,153 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 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SL52 NUE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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How do I check the history of SL52 NUE?

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What year was SL52 NUE registered?

SL52 NUE is a 2002 Lexus IS200 SE, first registered on 5 November 2002.

Is SL52 NUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL52 NUE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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