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P507 APC

1997 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

159,703 mi
Last recorded159,703 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP507 APC
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 159,703 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 13 May 2016 159,666 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 153,719 miles

Oil leak

Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 May 2015 153,719 miles

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

Oil leak

Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 147,919 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2014 147,919 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2013 140,724 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 134,915 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 128,632 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Mar 2010 123,609 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 123,609 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 117,328 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 117,328 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 110,645 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 104,509 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 96,177 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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P507 APC is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1997 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 111,312 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 P507 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 29 years old, this Lexus GS300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P507 APC is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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