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OFFICIAL: YOU CAN'T BEAT JAPANESE CAR RELIABILITY
Japanese manufacturers have dominated a poll of the Top 100 most reliable used cars over the past decade.
The list, compiled by independent mechanical breakdown insurer, Warranty Direct, found that every car in the Top 10, and an amazing 16 out of the Top 20, were Japanese models. The Honda Accord was at number one.
Models were ranked according to the frequency of failure and based on a database of over 55,000 vehicles. Last year, over 7.5m Britons spent £25bn buying a used car - nearly seven times the number of people who bought a new car privately.
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Table Showing The Top Ten Most Reliable Used Cars according to Warranty Direct |
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Used car expert commentary |
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1 |
Honda Accord |
A classy package, well put together and feels more special than the average family car. Superb engines and value for money. |
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2 |
Subaru Forester |
Not quite an off roader, much more than an estate with a sporty edge, making it the perfect combination. Great all round buy. |
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3 |
Mazda MX-5 |
Blueprint for the modern roadster with sweet handling and engines to match. Extremely easy to live with. |
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4 |
Mitsubishi Carisma |
Despite the name, not that interesting to look at or drive, but that's not the point. Here is a no-nonsense hatchback that won't let you down. |
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5 |
Toyota Yaris |
Superminis don't come better. Bags of room and perky engines. Probably the best small car buy. |
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Honda Civic |
Solid build quality and good engines are just part of the appeal, the Civic is one of the most spacious small cars around. Great value. |
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7 |
Nissan Almera |
A dull package, but that's no reason to dismiss the Almera which is practical and perfect for the smaller family who need a big boot and utter reliability. |
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Honda CR-V |
Proof that you don't need an XXXL 4x4. Here is a four-wheel drive estate that is flexible, easy to drive and own. |
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Toyota RAV4 |
So few four-wheel drives are fun to drive. This car is suitably sporty, but very practical. Expensive used buy but worth it. |
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10 |
Nissan Micra |
The driving school favourite. Tough, fairly roomy, but with its light controls is easy to steer around town. |
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The highest placed non-Japanese model was the British built Jaguar X-Type in 13th with the mighty German automotive industry first appearing at number 25 with the sporty executive Mercedes-Benz SLK according to Warranty Direct.
Used car expert, James Ruppert says: "QUOTE"
Volvo's S/V40 was the highest placed Swedish manufacturer in 15th, with the nation's most popular manufacturer, Ford, delivering its best ranked model, the Ka, in 22nd. Hyundai's Lantra was the pick of the Koreans and the Citroen Xsara was the best-placed French model at number 26.
"Obviously reliability is not the main reason why someone might choose one model over another, but it is still an important consideration for the majority," says Duncan McClure Fisher of Warranty Direct.
"However, used car buyers are considerably more cautious. Japanese models may not be the most charismatic but you're unlikely to spend a great deal of money and time in the garage keeping it on the road."
The full Top 100 Most Reliable Cars Of The past ten years can be viewed by visiting www.reliabilityindex.co.uk
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Editor notes
Launched in 1997, Warranty Direct was the first direct personal Warranty Company operating in the UK. As a privately owned insurance intermediary, the firm operates within the automotive and household electrical markets. Its Reliability Index is featured in What Car? Magazine.
All Warranty Direct policies are underwritten by Cassidy Davis, a provider of specialist personal lines insurance. Through the unique licences held by Lloyd's, they are able to offer products in over 60 countries across the world. In addition, Cassidy Davis policyholders benefit from the financial security provided by the Lloyd's market.
The Warranty Direct Top 100 Most Reliable Used Cars Of The Past Decade |
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Model |
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11 |
Lexus IS 200 |
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12 |
Mazda 626 |
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13 |
Jaguar X-Type |
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14 |
Toyota Landcruiser |
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15 |
Volvo S/V40 |
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16 |
MINI (BMW) |
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17 |
Suzuki Vitara |
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18 |
Mazda 323 |
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19 |
Toyota Carina E |
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20 |
Saab 9-5 |
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21 |
Lexus LS400 |
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22 |
Ford Ka |
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23 |
Rover 45 |
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24 |
Hyundai Lantra |
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25 |
Mercedes SLK |
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26 |
Citroen Xsara |
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27 |
Ford Cougar |
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28 |
Subaru Impreza |
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29 |
Skoda Octavia |
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30 |
Audi A4 |
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31 |
Nissan Primera |
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32 |
Toyota Avensis |
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33 |
Volvo 850 |
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34 |
Vauxhall Corsa |
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35 |
Seat Toledo |
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36 |
Volkswagen Golf |
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37 |
Daewoo Lanos |
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38 |
Fiat Brava |
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39 |
Hyundai Coupe |
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40 |
Mitsubishi Shogun |
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41 |
Rover 25 |
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42 |
Mercedes CLK |
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43 |
Fiat Marea |
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44 |
Ford Focus |
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45 |
Peugeot 106 |
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46 |
MG MG TF |
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47 |
BMW Z3 |
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48 |
Hyundai Accent |
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49 |
Volkswagen Polo |
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50 |
Fiat Punto |
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51 |
Vauxhall Zafira |
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52 |
Mercedes C-class |
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53 |
Volvo S60 |
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54 |
Toyota MR2 |
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55 |
Mazda Xedos 6 |
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56 |
Ford Puma |
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57 |
Vauxhall Astra |
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58 |
Vauxhall Omega |
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59 |
Chrysler Neon |
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60 |
Audi A2 |
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61 |
Ford Fiesta |
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62 |
Ford Mondeo |
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63 |
Vauxhall Corsa |
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64 |
Citroen Saxo |
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65 |
BMW 3 Series |
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66 |
Vauxhall Vectra |
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67 |
Isuzu Trooper |
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68 |
Mercedes M-Class |
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69 |
Subaru Legacy |
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70 |
Rover 400 |
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71 |
Fiat Ulysse |
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72 |
Mercedes E-Class |
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73 |
Renault Clio |
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74 |
Toyota Celica |
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75 |
Peugeot 306 |
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76 |
Peugeot 406 |
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77 |
Volvo S70 |
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78 |
Rover 75 |
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79 |
Daewoo Matiz |
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80 |
Peugeot 206 |
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81 |
Mazda MX-3 |
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82 |
Vauxhall Tigra |
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83 |
Seat Ibiza |
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84 |
Peugeot 106 |
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85 |
Renault Megane |
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86 |
Peugeot 406 |
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87 |
Saab 9-3 |
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88 |
Audi A3 |
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89 |
BMW X5 |
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90 |
Mercedes S-class |
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91 |
Toyota Corolla |
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92 |
Seat Alhambra |
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93 |
BMW 5-series |
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94 |
Daewoo Nubira |
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95 |
Alfa Romeo 145 |
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96 |
Saab 900 |
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97 |
Mazda MX-6 |
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98 |
Jaguar S-Type |
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99 |
Daewoo Leganza |
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100 |
Porsche Boxster |
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