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P217 APC

1996 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,607 mi
Last recorded110,607 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP217 APC
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 110,607 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 110,607 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 110,600 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2024 110,600 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt missing Stalk (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 179,298 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Early Corrosion

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 179,298 miles

Early Corrosion

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 173,968 miles

Both Sides Front Through Rear Inner + Outer Sills Corroded

Early Corrosion

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Surface Corrosion On Braking Components All Round

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 184,051 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 164,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 164,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at y junction for rear exhaust tips (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced hole in sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 160,978 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 157,830 miles

corrosion in progres

Pass 20 Dec 2016 152,745 miles

corrosion in progress

Pass 23 Dec 2015 146,801 miles

corrosion in progress

Pass 18 Dec 2014 141,895 miles

corrossion in progress

Pass 18 Dec 2013 140,698 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrossion in progress

Pass 17 Jan 2013 137,748 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 126,191 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 122,448 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 114,877 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 108,715 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 102,824 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 94,744 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 88,536 miles

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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P217 APC is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P217 APC, 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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P217 APC is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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