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DS 8980

2018 Lexus Rc

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,827 mi
Last recorded41,827 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Lexus Rc32,277 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS 8980
MakeLexus
ModelRc
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 41,827 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 41,827 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2025 40,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2024 38,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged To outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2023 36,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever travel

Fail 25 May 2023 36,194 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever travel

Pass 4 May 2022 33,915 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 May 2022 33,915 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2021 32,642 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

How Reliable is the Lexus Rc?

Based on 16,149 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
5,387
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads
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DS 8980 is a 2018 Lexus Rc in Black with a 2,494cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2018 Lexus Rc models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.3% with a typical mileage of 32,277 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Lexus Rc typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 8 years old, this Lexus Rc is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DS 8980 registered?

DS 8980 is a 2018 Lexus Rc, first registered on 31 May 2018.

Is DS 8980 safe to buy?

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