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P57 APG

1996 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,170 mi
Last recorded150,170 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP57 APG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 150,170 miles

edges wearing at offside rear tyre ( stepped tread pattern )

slight exhaust blow at centre ( behind outer covers )

slight lift in offside front upper ball joint

underbody suface corrosion- mechanical components, subframe etc

wheel trims, sill and front to rear pipe covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 4 Jan 2014 150,127 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

brake fluid level mid max/min

edges earing offside front tyre ( stepped tread pattern )

inner edge wearing at offside rear tyre

slight "imbalance" noted at front brakes during RBT ( rate of increase/decrease )

slight exhaust blow at centre ( behind outer covers )

slight lift in offside front upper ball joint

underbody suface corrosion- mechanical components, subframe etc

wheel trims, sill and front to rear pipe covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Jan 2013 146,327 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

bonnet struts weak

engine oil level low ( topped up )

slight exhaust blow at centre

tyre pressures low

wheel trims, sill and front to rear pipe covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Jan 2012 139,119 miles

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

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

imbalance at fron brakes, slight tight action at o/s front and front brake pads wearing thin ( recom replacement/repair )

o/s rear brake disc poor and rear pads wearing

recom replacement front upper suspension arm/ball joints ( re above advisory )

wheel trims, sill and front to rear pipe covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 5 Jan 2012 139,119 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

front reg plate broken ( recom replacement )

imbalance at fron brakes, slight tight action at o/s front and front brake pads wearing thin ( recom replacement/repair )

o/s rear brake disc poor and rear pads wearing

recom replacement front upper suspension arm/ball joints ( re above advisory )

slight smear at o/s wiper blade

wheel trims, sill and front to rear pipe covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 8 Jan 2011 132,028 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

recom replacement both front top ball joint/suspension arms

wheel trims, sill and front to rear pipe covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Jan 2011 132,028 miles

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

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

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

recom replacement both front top ball joint/suspension arms

wheel trims, sill and front to rear pipe covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Jan 2010 125,065 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

inner edge wear at front tyres

slight imbalances at both front and rear brakes during rbt test, ok when tested on road.

Pass 7 Feb 2008 111,386 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 105,228 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 99,643 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 99,643 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

low pressure n/s front tyre

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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P57 APG is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P57 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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P57 APG is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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