2016 Lexus RC · 2,180 MOT tests
2016 Lexus RC reliability
2016 Lexus RCs fail 11.6% of first MOT tests, 41% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 4 RC years (2,180 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Lexus RCs: 9.6%)
- 11.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Lexus RCs: 9.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 41% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 47,221
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,180
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 58% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 6.5% of tests fail here (17% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 58% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Lexus RC
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.5%
- Lights and electrics2.3%
- Brakes2.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2%
- Number plates and VIN0.3%
- Suspension0.2%
- Wheels0.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.93%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.51%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.33%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.19%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.83%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
LED or HID headlamp cleaner inoperative 0.64%
Without a working cleaner, dirt can build up on LED or HID lenses and reduce light output, so repair is needed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.84%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.82%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.99%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.44%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (2.61%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.74%)
Other years
Every Lexus RC year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Lexus RC reliable?
2016 Lexus RCs fail 11.6% of first MOT tests, 41% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 4 RC years (2,180 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Lexus RC MOT?
Most often tyre ply or cords exposed (1.93% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.51% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.33% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Lexus RC have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Lexus RC shows 47,221 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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