CarVerify

Free Car Check

T189 TOL

2000 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

148,093 mi
Last recorded148,093 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Lexus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationT189 TOL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 148,093 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 141,951 miles

E.M.L ON

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 129,831 miles

Engine light illuminated.

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

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

Nearside front tyre wearing off on inner edge.

Nearside headlight slightly deteriorated.

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

Offside front tyre wearing off on inner edge.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear subframe has a fair amount of surface corrosion.

Fail 26 Jul 2013 129,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine light illuminated.

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

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

Nearside front tyre wearing off on inner edge.

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

Offside front tyre wearing off on inner edge.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear subframe has a fair amount of surface corrosion.

Pass 29 Jun 2012 119,291 miles

Anti rollbar linkrods allround slighty deteriorated

Both headlight lense,s slightly deteriorated

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 119,291 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Anti rollbar linkrods allround slighty deteriorated

Both headlight lense,s slightly deteriorated

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 107,064 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 107,064 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 101,607 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 89,944 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 77,679 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 65,831 miles

offside rear brake disc inner face surface reduced by corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2006 57,141 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 48,223 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
Full Lexus IS200 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

T189 TOL is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2000 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 100,365 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 T189 TOL, 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 26 years old, this Lexus IS200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T189 TOL?

You can check the full history of T189 TOL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was T189 TOL registered?

T189 TOL is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is T189 TOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T189 TOL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T189 TOL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on T189 TOL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.