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SB12 SAL

2016 Lexus Rc

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,207 mi
Last recorded88,207 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Lexus Rc40,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 SAL
MakeLexus
ModelRc
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 88,207 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2025 88,207 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 78,891 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 69,307 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 60,641 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 51,983 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 51,982 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 43,585 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 36,453 miles

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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SB12 SAL is a 2016 Lexus Rc in Blue with a 2,494cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SB12 SAL registered?

SB12 SAL is a 2016 Lexus Rc, first registered on 20 December 2016.

Is SB12 SAL safe to buy?

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