Lexus LS400 - 1996
264.7 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 1996 is 337.1 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Lexus LS400, model year 1996.
Sample size: 111 cars, 218 tests and 577 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 111 cars
The 1996 Lexus LS400 demonstrates a lower overall defect rate compared to the average car of the same year, with 265 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 20% better than the average of 330 defects. Notably, the LS400 excels in several categories, particularly in brakes, where it has 62 defects per 100 vehicles compared to the average of 136, and visibility, with only 17 defects versus 27 for the average. Mileage-related trends show that as the vehicle ages, defect rates fluctuate, with higher mileage groups experiencing a rise in defects, particularly in the 124,000+ miles category. Overall, this model stands out positively in critical areas such as brakes and visibility, indicating its reliability compared to similar vehicles from 1996.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 111 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▲ 54.3% better
62.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 136.6 / 100 tests
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
Steering
▲ 7.8% better
28.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 30.8 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 40.2% better
16.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 27.6 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 41.8% better
38.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 66.2 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 4.1% worse
244.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 234.4 / 100 tests
- A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
- A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
Body/Structure
▼ 11.2% worse
96.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 86.6 / 100 tests
- Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
- Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▲ 78.8% better
5.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 26.0 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 42.9% better
37.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 65.9 / 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
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 58
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 48
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 48
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 45
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 45
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 23
A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 23
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 23
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 20
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 20
Serious faults (Top 10)
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 11
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
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: 5
A direction indicator: lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Flexible brake hose: excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 4