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P83 APG

1997 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

107,552 mi
Last recorded107,552 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP83 APG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 107,552 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both worn badly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

floor and sills corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2021 106,118 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 106,118 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 104,778 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement worn badly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underside and sills corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2019 102,822 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 100,718 miles

free play in nearside rear wheel bearing

front lower arm bushes weak and worn

Pass 27 Feb 2017 98,610 miles

free play in nearside rear hub assembly

front lower arm bushes worn

Pass 11 Feb 2016 93,100 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 93,100 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 89,196 miles

front brake discs worn

offside front brake binding on

Pass 20 Feb 2014 84,574 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 78,478 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 73,264 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 67,868 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 63,123 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 23 Feb 2009 57,623 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 51,747 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 51,747 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 45,909 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 41,107 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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P83 APG is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P83 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 29 years old, this Lexus GS300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P83 APG is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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