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P244 APG

1996 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

153,007 mi
Last recorded153,007 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP244 APG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 153,007 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

rushty/corroded under car all over

slight exhaust leak

Pass 24 Apr 2017 152,031 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Pass 16 May 2016 151,102 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre tread starting to crack

oil leak

Pass 8 May 2015 149,609 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front tyre sidewall starting to crack

Pass 14 May 2014 149,041 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 149,041 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 May 2013 147,759 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 142,523 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 142,523 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 May 2011 138,621 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 134,693 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 126,835 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 126,833 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 120,591 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 113,290 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 104,293 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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P244 APG is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P244 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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P244 APG is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 21 August 1996.

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