Lexus LS MOT Results

Registered in 1998
73.6% pass rate
from 326 tests in 2021
(31% better than other 1998 cars)
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1998 cars and highlighted areas where the Lexus LS is unusually good or bad.

  • 10% fail on Suspension
    • 4.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.8% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.92% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.61% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (5 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 3.7% fail on Springs
      • 3.4% fail on Coil springs
        • 3.4% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.31% fail on Torsion bars
        • 0.31% fail on Torsion bar
    • 2.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.61% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.31% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.31% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.31% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.31% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint
  • 9.2% fail on Brakes
    • 5.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.31% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt
          • 0.92% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.31% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.31% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.31% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.92% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.92% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.61% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.31% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.31% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.61% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.61% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.92% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.61% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.61% fail on Lever
    • 0.31% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.31% fail on Pedal
  • 6.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (49% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.92% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.61% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.61% fail on Stop lamp (82% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.31% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.31% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.31% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.31% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.31% fail on Electrical wiring
  • 4.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.9% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.3% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.61% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 4.3% fail on Visibility
    • 3.1% fail on Wipers
    • 1.2% fail on Washers
  • 3.4% fail on Tyres
    • 2.5% fail on Condition
    • 0.92% fail on Tread depth
  • 2.5% fail on Steering
    • 1.8% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.8% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.61% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.31% fail on Track rod end
  • 2.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (78% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.61% fail on Transmission (79% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.61% fail on Joints
    • 0.31% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.31% fail on System
  • 0.92% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (77% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on Seat belts (79% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.31% fail on Condition
    • 0.31% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.31% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.31% fail on Registration plates

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