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P701 APC

1997 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,996 mi
Last recorded170,996 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP701 APC
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 170,996 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 170,980 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 170,290 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2013 170,390 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 166,211 miles

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

Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

The metal work under car is starting to corrode the subframes front and rear and metal pipes/suspension components have a salt or other chemical coating showing on the surface in places

Pass 11 Feb 2009 163,742 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 156,112 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 156,051 miles

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) DANGEROUS

Please note:n/s front tyre has a smmall cut on outer side wall.

Pass 16 Jun 2006 144,255 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 133,697 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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P701 APC is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P701 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 P701 APC registered?

P701 APC is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 11 March 1997.

Is P701 APC safe to buy?

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