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Lexus 400 vs Lexus Is200: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Lexus 400
85%
MOT pass rate · 7 vehicles
Lexus Is200
75%
MOT pass rate · 35,381 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Lexus 400 (85%) and Lexus Is200 (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Lexus 400 Lexus Is200
MOT pass rate 85% ✓ 75%
MOT failure rate 15% ✓ 25%
Faults & advisories per test 1.5 ✓ 1.7
Dangerous-fault share 4% 1% ✓
Average mileage 195,355 mi 128,648 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 7 35,381

Most common faults

Lexus 400

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  3. Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  4. Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  5. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  6. Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lexus Is200

  1. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  4. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  5. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  6. Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Lexus 400 (85%) and Lexus Is200 (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Lexus 400 report Full Lexus Is200 report Most reliable cars

Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.