MOT reliability

Lexus 400

Q: Is the Lexus 400 reliable?

Across 7 Lexus 400 vehicles in our MOT data, 85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about 1.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Lexus 400?

The typical Lexus 400 in our data has covered around 195,355 miles.

7 vehicles · 86 completed MOT tests analysed

85%

MOT pass rate

Based on 7 Lexus 400 vehicles and 86 completed MOT tests, the Lexus 400 has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 195,355 miles.

Vehicles

MOT tests

12,830

Avg miles / year

1.5

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Lexus 400 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Lexus 400 MOT tests:

Other76%
Tyres, wheels & suspension19%
Brakes12%
Lamps & electrical4%
Emissions & nuisance3%
Seatbelts & equipment2%
Body & structure2%
Steering2%

Lexus 400 pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	5	100%
4	7	86%
5	5	100%
6	7	86%
7	6	83%
8	8	75%
9	4	100%
10	7	86%
11	3	100%
12	6	67%
13	3	67%
14	4	100%
15	3	100%
16	4	75%
17	2	100%
18	2	50%
19	2	50%

Fuel types: Petrol (3), Other (2), Fuel Cells (1), Electric (1)

Most common Lexus 400 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Lexus 400 MOT tests:

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (4 times)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (4 times)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (3 times)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (3 times)
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (3 times)
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (3 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b) (3 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay (3 times)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) (2 times)
wiper blades are slightly deteriorated (2 times)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (2 times)

Lexus 400 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2008	1	17	88%	245,848
2007	3	49	84%	164,490
2006	1	10	90%	192,736
1998	1	2	50%	197,268

Lexus 400 reliability FAQ

Across 7 Lexus 400 vehicles in our MOT data, 85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about 1.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Lexus 400 MOT issues are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2); Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2).

The typical Lexus 400 in our data has covered around 195,355 miles.

Compare the Lexus 400

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