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Lexus LS400 - 1995

237.8 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 1995 is 333.2 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Lexus LS400, model year 1995. Sample size: 103 cars, 196 tests and 466 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 103 cars

The 1995 Lexus LS400 demonstrates a notably lower overall defect rate compared to the average car of the same year, with 238 defects per 100 vehicles against the average of 326. This model excels particularly in categories such as Brakes, Visibility, and Body/Structure, showing significantly fewer defects than the average. In terms of mileage-related trends, the defect rate increases with mileage, peaking in the highest mileage category. Overall, the LS400 stands out as a reliable choice, especially in critical safety areas, compared to its contemporaries.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 103 cars

More model years for Lexus LS400

1995 1996 1997 1998 1999

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 43.7% better
75.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 134.0 / 100 tests
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
Steering
▲ 3.1% better
31.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 32.6 / 100 tests
  • Power steering fluid leaking or system malfunctioning
Visibility
▲ 27.3% better
19.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 26.7 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 41.9% better
37.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 65.1 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 4.5% worse
236.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 226.5 / 100 tests
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
  • A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
Body/Structure
▲ 49.4% better
44.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 88.7 / 100 tests
  • Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
Equipment
▲ 92.0% better
2.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.1 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 59.2% better
27.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 67.6 / 100 tests
  • Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 539 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 60
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 37
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 27
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 25
Power steering fluid leaking or system malfunctioning
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 23
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 20
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 20
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 18
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 17
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 16

Serious faults (Top 10)

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 14
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
Leaking brake pipe or connection: on a hydraulic system
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
is significantly reduced or The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a ’prescribed area’): inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 2