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NL16 VLE

2016 Lexus Rc

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,568 mi
Last recorded125,568 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Lexus Rc40,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL16 VLE
MakeLexus
ModelRc
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 125,568 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 110,602 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 96,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 83,269 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 83,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 58,326 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 58,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 48,835 miles

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

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))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 48,835 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 30,613 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))

Undertrays fitted covering some components

Fail 19 Jun 2019 30,183 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Undertrays fitted covering some components

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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NL16 VLE is a 2016 Lexus Rc in Red with a 2,494cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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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NL16 VLE is a 2016 Lexus Rc, first registered on 9 May 2016.

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