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J126 OWL

2016 Lexus Rc

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,281 mi
Last recorded73,281 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Lexus Rc40,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ126 OWL
MakeLexus
ModelRc
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 73,281 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 62,293 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 62,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 49,606 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 36,121 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 27,027 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 24,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 22,498 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 18,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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J126 OWL is a 2016 Lexus Rc in Red with a 2,494cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 Lexus Rc models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 40,008 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 10 years old, this Lexus Rc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J126 OWL registered?

J126 OWL is a 2016 Lexus Rc, first registered on 22 January 2016.

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