CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y967 MHE

2001 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

169,435 mi
Last recorded169,435 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 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

RegistrationY967 MHE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourGreen
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 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2015 169,435 miles

child seat fitted

n/s rear brake disc corroded

slight play in n/s rear top balljoint

Fail 30 Dec 2015 169,435 miles

slight play in n/s rear top balljoint

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

child seat fitted

n/s rear brake disc corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2014 160,882 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Dec 2014 160,871 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2014 151,437 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 141,450 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise slight corrosion on exhaust system

Fail 29 Dec 2011 127,088 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise full undertray fitted

advise nearside rear brake disc slightly scored

Pass 29 Dec 2011 127,088 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise full undertray fitted

advise nearside rear brake disc slightly scored

Pass 30 Dec 2010 113,081 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Dec 2010 112,673 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Dec 2009 101,724 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Full underbody guard fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes

Pass 31 Dec 2008 83,608 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 66,953 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 49,908 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 49,908 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 44,041 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

Y967 MHE is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2001 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 92,136 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 Y967 MHE, 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 25 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 Y967 MHE?

You can check the full history of Y967 MHE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y967 MHE registered?

Y967 MHE is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y967 MHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y967 MHE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y967 MHE 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 Y967 MHE. 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.