1996 Lexus GS300 3.0L Petrol · P217 APC
1996 Lexus GS300 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 1996. Recorded mileage 110,607 miles. MOT expired on 08 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- LEXUS GS300
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,607 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P217 APC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2025
- 110,607 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P217 APC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Lexus Gs300 (P217 APC) between February 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Rear Seat belt missing Stalk (7.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))”.
P217 APC Mileage History
- 17/02/2023179,298 mi
- 14/05/2024110,600 mi-68,698 mi
- 10/07/2024110,600 mi
- 02/07/2025110,607 mi+7 mi
- 02/07/2025110,607 mi
Average of roughly -28,972 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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