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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

  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

Lexus Sc 430 auto

  1. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  4. Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  6. 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.