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P76 APG

1996 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

163,351 mi
Last recorded163,351 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP76 APG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 163,351 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 161,506 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 158,744 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 158,741 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 155,402 miles

exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2015 152,927 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 148,550 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2013 143,284 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 8 Jun 2013 143,160 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2012 137,723 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 131,832 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 126,469 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 122,996 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 117,789 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 110,103 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 101,434 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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P76 APG is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 P76 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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P76 APG is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 8 November 1996.

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