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P677 APC

1997 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,701 mi
Last recorded139,701 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP677 APC
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2010 139,701 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 129,580 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear handbrake shoes low

Pass 6 May 2009 117,594 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 107,650 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 107,650 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 103,082 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 95,167 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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P677 APC is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P677 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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What year was P677 APC registered?

P677 APC is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 20 February 1997.

Is P677 APC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P677 APC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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