MOT reliability
Lexus Sc400
12 vehicles · 103 completed MOT tests analysed
73%
MOT pass rate
Based on 12 Lexus Sc400 vehicles and 103 completed MOT tests, the Lexus Sc400 has an overall 73% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 95,473 miles.
12
Vehicles
103
MOT tests
3,321
Avg miles / year
1.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Lexus Sc400 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Lexus Sc400 MOT tests:
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Other102%
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Steering11%
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Emissions & nuisance7%
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Brakes6%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
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Lamps & electrical1%
Lexus Sc400 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 3 | 100% |
| 11 | 8 | 62% |
| 12 | 8 | 62% |
| 13 | 9 | 67% |
| 14 | 9 | 56% |
| 15 | 9 | 89% |
| 16 | 7 | 71% |
| 17 | 4 | 75% |
| 18 | 5 | 80% |
| 19 | 3 | 100% |
| 20 | 6 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (12)
Most common Lexus Sc400 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Lexus Sc400 MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (7 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (7 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (6 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (5 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (5 times)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (3 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
Lexus Sc400 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 10 | 60% | — |
| 1995 | 6 | 60 | 73% | 125,690 |
| 1994 | 1 | 1 | 0% | 72,115 |
| 1993 | 1 | 25 | 76% | 92,569 |
| 1992 | 2 | 6 | 83% | 60,662 |
| 1991 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 10,056 |
Lexus Sc400 reliability FAQ
Across 12 Lexus Sc400 vehicles in our MOT data,
73% pass the MOT (a 27% failure rate), with about
1.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Lexus Sc400 MOT issues are:
Nearside 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); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).
The typical Lexus Sc400 in our data has covered around
95,473 miles.
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