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P75 APG

1996 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

161,255 mi
Last recorded161,255 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP75 APG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 161,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp brackets broken but secure

Nearside Front Slight brake bind

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

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

Nearside Front headlamp washer not working

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack boot (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit and deteriated and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp brackets broken but secure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear silencer repaired with bandage

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

general under body and component rust

Fail 4 Nov 2016 161,255 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Slight brake bind

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

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

Nearside Front headlamp washer not working

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack boot (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit and deteriated and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear silencer repaired with bandage

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

general under body and component rust

Pass 11 Nov 2015 156,549 miles

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

Nearside indicator lamp loose but not insecure

Nearside steering rack gaiter damp but not leaking

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

nearside and offside rear tyres punctured - offside front tyre punctured

nearside rear tyre low on inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2014 152,682 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 152,682 miles

Offside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 146,345 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre low on outer edge

water in nearside rear lamp cluster

Pass 29 Nov 2012 140,657 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2010 134,876 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 134,645 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 125,678 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 125,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 122,304 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres low on edges

Fail 27 Feb 2008 122,304 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres low on edges

Pass 22 Feb 2007 116,967 miles

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

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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P75 APG is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P75 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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P75 APG is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 8 November 1996.

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