Lexus Is 300H Premier Cvt
From 315 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged and a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative. The top issue, a tyre cords visible or damaged, caused 10 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 10 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 5 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 3 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 2 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 2 |
| wiper blade defective | 2 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 2 |
| a headlamp cleaning device inoperative in the case of led or gas discharge systems (hid) | 2 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 59.4% of Is 300H Premier Cvt failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 0% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £81.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 87.9% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Is 300H Premier Cvts tested had between 62,038 and 98,466 miles on the clock.
At 78,403 median miles, the Is 300H Premier Cvt has 0.015 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Lexus models
Common questions
What is the Lexus Is 300H Premier Cvt MOT pass rate?
The Lexus Is 300H Premier Cvt has a 87.9% MOT pass rate based on 315 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Lexus Is 300H Premier Cvt?
The most common MOT failure on the Lexus Is 300H Premier Cvt is a tyre cords visible or damaged, which caused 10 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Lexus Is 300H Premier Cvt at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Lexus Is 300H Premier Cvt is 78,403 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 62,038 and 98,466 miles.
Buying a used Is 300H Premier Cvt?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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