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P91 APG

1996 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,214 mi
Last recorded102,214 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP91 APG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 102,214 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 98,675 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Fail 4 May 2018 98,662 miles

Emissions not tested due uneven running (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Pass 18 May 2017 90,938 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 May 2017 90,932 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2016 82,467 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 77,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 67,730 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 57,979 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 57,979 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 48,013 miles

age cracks nsf tyre

centre exhaust has slight blow

dampnessa round nsf brake caliper

rear brakes operatin g out of balance

Pass 10 Nov 2011 37,251 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 37,240 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 36,925 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 36,925 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 35,859 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 35,859 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 33,914 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 33,913 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 29,637 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 27,307 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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P91 APG is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P91 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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P91 APG is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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