2018 · 6 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2018 Lexus Rc MOT pass rate and common faults

382 MOT tests in 2024. 90.6% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

110Well above average
Passed first time90.6%
Failed or needed repairs9.4%
Typical mileage at test39,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 382 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.4%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.6%
    9 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.5%
    3 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.5%
    4 marked dangerous
  6. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.5%
  7. Headlamp aim: too high0.3%
  8. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened0.3%
    2 marked dangerous
  9. Service brake performance: excessively fluctuating0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres4.2%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.9%
  3. Brakes1.8%
  4. Lights & electrics1.0%
  5. Suspension0.5%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.1%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak5.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.9%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.9%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2018 Lexus Rc?

In 2024, 90.6% of 2018 Lexus Rc cars passed their MOT first time, across 382 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Lexus Rc?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; 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 2018 Lexus Rc reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 110, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).