2016 Lexus RX · 8,290 MOT tests
2016 Lexus RX reliability
2016 Lexus RXs fail 7.3% of first MOT tests, 65% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 18 RX years (8,290 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Lexus RXs: 19.2%)
- 7.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Lexus RXs: 19.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 65% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 53,657
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 8,290
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 55% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- 2017 cars: 62% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Strong point: brakes, 76% 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 RX
Fail rate by area
- Tyres3.2%
- Lights and electrics1.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.3%
- Brakes1%
- Suspension0.5%
- Number plates and VIN0.2%
- Body, chassis and structure0.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.24%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.83%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.72%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.55%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
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 tread below 1.6mm 0.51%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.4%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (5.48%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.97%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.03%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.9%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.94%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Lexus RX reliable?
2016 Lexus RXs fail 7.3% of first MOT tests, 65% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 18 RX years (8,290 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Lexus RX MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.24% of tests), headlamp aim set too low (0.83% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (0.72% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Lexus RX have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Lexus RX shows 53,657 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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