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P640 APC

1997 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,003 mi
Last recorded48,003 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP640 APC
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 48,003 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front subframe and suspension parts heavily corroded

rear subframe and suspension parts heavily corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2022 46,936 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

rear subframe and all suspension parts heavily corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2022 46,935 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

rear subframe and all suspension parts heavily corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2021 44,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 41,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 38,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 38,489 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 38,489 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 37,520 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 36,015 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 35,214 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 35,214 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 34,175 miles

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

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

nsf ,osr, nsr, tyres all perished

Pass 13 Jan 2014 34,175 miles

nsf ,osr, nsr, tyres all perished

Pass 17 Jan 2013 32,891 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 31,221 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 29,636 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 27,546 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 25,873 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 23,416 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 21,282 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 19,521 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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P640 APC is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 P640 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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P640 APC is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 20 February 1997.

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