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LEXUS SC Uncommon
As of 2026 Q2, 1,956 LEXUS SCs remain registered in the UK — an increasingly uncommon sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 2,174 in 2014 Q3 — only 90% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 218 cars. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Uncommon — a few thousand still about (1,956).
Rarer than 29% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
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About the SC
The Lexus SC (Japanese: レクサス・SC, Rekusasu SC) is a two-door four passenger, front-engine, rear-drive grand touring coupe manufactured by Toyota and marketed by its luxury division, Lexus, for model years 1991–2010 across two generations. The first-generation SC debuted as the V8-powered SC 400 in 1991, and the I6-powered SC 300 was added in 1992, both manufactured until 2000. The second-generation model, the SC 430, went into production in 2001, as a retractable hardtop convertible coupe with a V8 engine. The first-generation SC was largely styled in California at Calty, and the second-generation...
LEXUS SC — questions & answers
How many LEXUS SC are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 1,956 LEXUS SC were still registered in the UK — 1,496 licensed and on the road, plus 460 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the LEXUS SC rare?
The LEXUS SC is uncommon, with 1,956 still about, making it rarer than 29% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the LEXUS SC increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of LEXUS SC on UK roads fell by 14 (0.7%).
What fuel do most LEXUS SC use?
Most LEXUS SC run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the LEXUS SC peak?
The LEXUS SC peaked at 2,174 registered in 2014 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.