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P82 APC

1996 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

157,495 mi
Last recorded157,495 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP82 APC
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 157,495 miles

Cover sills fitted

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

Front Damage to both sills

Rear Strong Advise: Fuel pipes corroded

Shock absorber covers deteriorating/failing

Strong Advise: Heavy surface corrosion to brake pipes, unions and ferrules

Strong Advise: Heavy surface corrosion to steering, suspension and brake components

Fail 14 Nov 2025 157,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated Disc faces corroded excessively (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated Disc faces corroded excessively (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested Brake binding (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated Disc faces corroded excessively (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated Disc faces corroded excessively (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Cover sills fitted

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

Front Damage to both sills

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong Advise: Tyre devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong Advise: Tyre devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Strong Advise: Fuel pipes heavy surface corrosion

Shock absorber covers all deteriorated/failing

Strong Advise: Heavy surface corrosion to brake pipes, unions and ferrules

Strong Advise: Heavy surface corrosion to steering, suspension and brake components

Pass 12 Oct 2016 155,321 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 149,200 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 139,685 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 135,184 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 130,200 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 129,696 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 129,118 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 129,112 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2005 107,549 miles

slight grease leak from r/h/trackrod end gaiter.

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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P82 APC is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P82 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 30 years old, this Lexus GS300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P82 APC is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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