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K4 DYE

1998 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

89,266 mi
Last recorded89,266 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK4 DYE
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 89,266 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front NUMBER PLATE HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE

Fail 29 Apr 2025 89,266 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front NUMBER PLATE HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE

Fail 15 Apr 2025 89,259 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front number plate has slight damage

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 83,450 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 76,131 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 76,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 68,221 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 59,479 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 51,614 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 47,960 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 47,393 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 47,116 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 46,639 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 45,828 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 45,097 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 44,390 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 43,249 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 42,036 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 41,081 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 39,899 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 38,494 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 35,484 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 31,333 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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K4 DYE is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1998 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 113,430 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 K4 DYE, 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 28 years old, this Lexus GS300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K4 DYE is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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