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P260 APG

1996 Lexus GS300

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

61,758 mi
Last recorded61,758 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP260 APG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 61,758 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inner pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 58,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 57,408 miles

all brakes worn

Pass 13 Sep 2021 55,480 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 54,048 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 51,767 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 51,344 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Front wipers worn

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 51,310 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

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

Front wiper blades worn

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 50,000 miles

Front brakes binding when spun by hand

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 8 Jul 2016 43,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 40,147 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 39,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 6 May 2014 39,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2013 37,600 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

No tread on inner edges of both front tyres.

Pass 28 Oct 2011 35,897 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 34,895 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 34,895 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 34,795 miles

o/s/f wheel slight binding

Fail 4 Nov 2010 34,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f wheel slight binding

Pass 3 Nov 2009 27,857 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 27,639 miles

exhaust center section corroded

front pads low

n/s mirror insecure

rear discs pitted

rear pads low

Pass 10 Oct 2007 28,833 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 26,424 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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P260 APG is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 P260 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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P260 APG is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 4 September 1996.

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