MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,170 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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)
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?
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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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