2018 Lexus RC · 1,559 MOT tests
2018 Lexus RC reliability
2018 Lexus RCs fail 7.8% of first MOT tests, 46% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 4 RC years (1,559 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Lexus RCs: 9.6%)
- 7.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Lexus RCs: 9.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 46% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 32,021
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,559
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- 2019 cars: 47% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- Strong point: brakes, 60% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Lexus RC
Fail rate by area
- Tyres3.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.7%
- Brakes1%
- Lights and electrics0.9%
- Suspension0.5%
- Number plates and VIN0.3%
- Wheels0.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.18%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.54%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.9%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.51%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.32%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.32%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.36%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.84%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (2.82%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (2.25%) · Brake pads wearing thin (2.25%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (1.86%)
Other years
Every Lexus RC year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Lexus RC reliable?
2018 Lexus RCs fail 7.8% of first MOT tests, 46% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 4 RC years (1,559 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Lexus RC MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.18% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.54% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.9% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Lexus RC have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 Lexus RC shows 32,021 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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