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P52 APG

1996 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

188,077 mi
Last recorded188,077 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP52 APG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 188,077 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 187,421 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 177,581 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 177,580 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has low tread depth on outer edge

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 167,190 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 167,188 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 153,706 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 153,706 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 141,021 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 128,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 128,385 miles

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake disc corroded

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 115,761 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread cracked

Offside rear tyre tread cracked

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

Small cut in nearside rear tread, down to cords

Fail 29 Jul 2010 115,756 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside rear tyre tread cracked

Offside rear tyre tread cracked

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

Small cut in nearside rear tread, down to cords

Pass 27 Jul 2009 104,167 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2009 103,763 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 93,634 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 93,631 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 86,403 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 77,937 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 77,926 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.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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P52 APG is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 P52 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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P52 APG is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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