Hybrid Lexus Rc: MOT pass rate
91.6% of hybrid Lexus Rcs pass the MOT first time, measured across 2,004 DVSA tests on that fuel type alone. Average mileage at test was 44,947.
Hybrid against the other Lexus Rc versions
| Fuel | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 91.6% | 2,004 |
| Petrol | 95.1% | 325 |
| All Lexus Rc | 92.1% | 2,329 |
Why the fuel type changes the number
Hybrids sidestep most emissions failures and tend to do lighter urban miles, though the extra weight tells on tyres and brakes.
On the Lexus Rc specifically, petrol is the strongest at 95.1%, and this hybrid version sits 0.5 points below the 92.1% model average.
What it means if you are buying one
There is little to choose between fuel types on this model, so decide on running costs and mileage rather than MOT record. Check the exact car, decode the VIN and check the mileage before you bid.
Mileage is part of the answer
The average hybrid Lexus Rc had covered 44,947 miles at test, against 45,021 for the petrol. That is below average for a car this age, worth a mileage-consistency check since an unusually low reading is sometimes clocking rather than luck.
Fuel type and mileage are tangled together: diesels are usually bought by higher-mileage drivers, so some of any gap between fuels is the miles rather than the engine. The per-year figures on the Lexus Rc page separate age from fuel if you want to isolate one.
Other Lexus Rc fuel types
- Petrol Lexus Rc - 95.1%