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P87 APG

1997 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

99,805 mi
Last recorded99,805 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP87 APG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 99,805 miles

Corrosion to both innersills

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Small amount of play in offside rear top suspension arm

Pass 15 Sep 2014 96,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 91,335 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 91,280 miles

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)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 85,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 80,321 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 75,320 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 69,858 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 64,401 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 57,187 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 53,395 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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P87 APG is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P87 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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What year was P87 APG registered?

P87 APG is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 13 February 1997.

Is P87 APG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P87 APG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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