Lexus Rc
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 7 years from 5,016 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
96%
Total Tests
5,016
Best Year
2021 (100%)
Years Covered
7
About the Lexus Rc
The Lexus Rc has been tested 5,016 times in 2026 MOT data across 7 model years (2015 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 96%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as petrol and hybrid.
Best and Worst Years
The 2021 model is the most reliable with a 100% pass rate from 61 tests. The 2017 model has the lowest at 91%. The 9 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
The LEXUS RC has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 3 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2015) averages 62,910 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 16,543 miles.
Compared to the Lexus brand average of 87%, the Rc performs 9 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Lexus range.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Lexus Rc by Year
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