2016 · 8 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2016 Lexus Rc MOT pass rate and common faults

586 MOT tests in 2024. 88.7% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

116Well above average
Passed first time88.7%
Failed or needed repairs11.3%
Typical mileage at test54,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 586 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.0%
    15 marked dangerous
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    23 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.9%
    6 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp cleaning device: for LED or HID headlamp inoperative0.9%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.7%
    6 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: too low0.7%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements0.7%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.5%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.3%
    6 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres8.5%
  2. Brakes2.7%
  3. Lights & electrics2.4%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.4%
  5. Number plates & VIN0.2%
  6. Suspension0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.8%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.1%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.3%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm3.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2016 Lexus Rc?

In 2024, 88.7% of 2016 Lexus Rc cars passed their MOT first time, across 586 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Lexus Rc?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2016 Lexus Rc reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 116, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).