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MOT reliability

Lexus Sc300

8 vehicles · 44 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate

Based on 8 Lexus Sc300 vehicles and 44 completed MOT tests, the Lexus Sc300 has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 142,957 miles.

8
Vehicles
44
MOT tests
2,507
Avg miles / year
2.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Lexus Sc300 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Lexus Sc300 MOT tests:

  • Other90%
  • Steering14%
  • Seatbelts & equipment9%
  • Emissions & nuisance4%
  • Brakes3%
  • Visibility2%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension2%

Lexus Sc300 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
11100%
5250%
81100%
101100%
112100%
12667%
13475%
14560%
15367%
16475%
171100%
181100%
192100%
201100%

Fuel types: Petrol (8)

Most common Lexus Sc300 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Lexus Sc300 MOT tests:

  1. Oil leak (7 times)
  2. Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (4 times)
  3. Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (4 times)
  4. Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a) (3 times)
  5. Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (3 times)
  6. Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (3 times)
  7. Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c) (3 times)
  8. Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b) (3 times)
  9. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (3 times)
  10. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
  11. Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b) (2 times)
  12. Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) (2 times)
  13. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
  14. Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5) (2 times)
  15. Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) (2 times)

Lexus Sc300 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2005 1 5 80% 110,166
1997 1 1 100% 138,825
1996 1 5 100% 156,523
1995 1 9 100% 149,307
1994 3 18 61% 132,186
1993 1 6 50% 192,279

Lexus Sc300 reliability FAQ

Across 8 Lexus Sc300 vehicles in our MOT data, 75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about 2.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Lexus Sc300 MOT issues are: Oil leak; Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2); Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2).

The typical Lexus Sc300 in our data has covered around 142,957 miles.

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