Lexus Lc (2018)
2018 Lexus Lc
CarHunch analysed 139 real MOT records for the 2018 Lexus Lc. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2018 Lexus LC is a genuinely reliable proposition—its 94.4% first-time pass rate sits well above the UK average of 80%, and only 15.1% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuring for a sports car in this bracket. You're looking at a car that rarely fails outright, with just 0.36 failures per vehicle on average.
These cars are running low mileage for their age at a median of 22,616 miles, which partly explains the strong pass rate but also suggests they're weekend drivers rather than daily workhorses. The average of 2.1 advisories per test indicates minor wear is normal, so when buying one, ask the seller for full service history and get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the cooling system and suspension components—the typical weak points on low-mileage performance cars that sit idle.
What to check before buying a 2018 Lexus Lc
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (50%) | 70 | 94% | 0.39 |
| Petrol (50%) | 69 | 94.9% | 0.33 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2018 Lexus Lc vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2018 Lexus Lc vehicles fall between 14,867 and 33,244 miles.
2018 Lexus Lc — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 126 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 94% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2018 Lexus Lc
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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27.2%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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25.8%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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25.4%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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24.9%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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16.9%
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9.4%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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8.9%
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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8%
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2018. Counts include advisories and failures.
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