Lexus Is200 vs Lexus Sc 430 auto: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Lexus Is200
75%
MOT pass rate · 35,381 vehicles
Lexus Sc 430 auto
81%
MOT pass rate · 44 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Lexus Sc 430 auto is the more reliable of the two — 81% pass first time versus 75%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Lexus Is200 | Lexus Sc 430 auto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% | 81% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 25% | 19% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.7 | 1.2 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 128,648 mi | 88,154 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 35,381 | 44 |
Most common faults
Lexus Is200
- 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)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Lexus Sc 430 auto
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Lexus Sc 430 auto is the more reliable of the two — 81% pass first time versus 75%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Lexus Is200 report Full Lexus Sc 430 auto 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.