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P257 APG

1996 Lexus GS300

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

140,750 mi
Last recorded140,750 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP257 APG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2014 140,750 miles

both rear tyres worn low

damage to offside rear arm

nearside fog light not working

rear exhaust has a small blow

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

some movment in PAS pump pulley

Pass 22 Oct 2013 133,487 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 127,775 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F tyre starting to wear on outer tread. 225/55/zr16-99W

O/S/F tyre starting to wear on inner and outer tread. 225/55/zr16-99W

Fail 23 Oct 2012 127,775 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front and rear brake pads wearing low.

N/S/F tyre starting to wear on outer tread. 225/55/zr16-99W

O/S/F tyre starting to wear on inner and outer tread. 225/55/zr16-99W

Pass 22 Oct 2011 121,906 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 115,893 miles

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)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 109,932 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 102,538 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 97,921 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 91,767 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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P257 APG is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P257 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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P257 APG is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 October 1996.

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