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P241 APG

1996 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

215,152 mi
Last recorded215,152 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP241 APG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 215,152 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated tyre worn inner edge (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Inner tyre worn inner edge

exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2017 215,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated tyre worn inner edge (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Inner tyre worn inner edge

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2016 201,416 miles

Battery lose but not insured

Exhaust corroded

Offside Front Inner Wring cover Brocken

Pass 13 Jan 2016 191,299 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 181,889 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 181,889 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 175,448 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 175,446 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 3 May 2013 169,416 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 May 2013 169,415 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 165,320 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 165,295 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2011 159,758 miles

pas leak <rack>

Pass 22 Apr 2010 154,559 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damp around radiator

slight oil leak

slight play in o/s/f wheel

Pass 28 Apr 2009 148,860 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 148,860 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 137,934 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 130,364 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 121,815 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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P241 APG is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P241 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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P241 APG is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 16 August 1996.

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