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P127 APG

1996 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

163,365 mi
Last recorded163,365 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP127 APG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 163,365 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 160,087 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 157,999 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 153,624 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jan 2019 151,515 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 146,057 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 138,776 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 132,252 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 126,596 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 121,290 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 117,949 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 112,200 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 108,169 miles

All brake discs pitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2011 108,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

All brake discs pitted

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2009 107,856 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 107,856 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 106,925 miles

crack in n/s door mirror

exhaust front heat shield insecure

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

o/s/f tyre on limit and wearing unevenly

screw in n/s/r tyre tread

slight damage to o/s/r lower suspension tie bar

slight lift movement in both front lower ball joints

slight movement in n/s/r wheel bearing

stone chip in o/s headlamp also slight condensation in it

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 14 Aug 2008 106,920 miles

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

crack in n/s door mirror

exhaust front heat shield insecure

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

o/s/f tyre on limit and wearing unevenly

screw in n/s/r tyre tread

slight damage to o/s/r lower suspension tie bar

slight lift movement in both front lower ball joints

slight movement in n/s/r wheel bearing

stone chip in o/s headlamp also slight condensation in it

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 12 Jul 2007 104,931 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 102,788 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2006 102,788 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

How Reliable is the Lexus GS300?

Based on 172,303 MOT tests across 13,418 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,299
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
13,418
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,060
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,631
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,795
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,777
position lamp(s) not working 2,752
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P127 APG is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1996 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 120,267 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus GS300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P127 APG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS300 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Lexus GS300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P127 APG is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 6 August 1996.

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