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S204 APK

1998 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

141,391 mi
Last recorded141,391 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS204 APK
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 141,391 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2026 141,386 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 133,251 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 133,251 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 127,723 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 120,795 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 112,248 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

underside components corroded rear.

Fail 10 Mar 2022 112,248 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

underside components corroded rear.

Pass 12 Mar 2021 103,546 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn low

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2020 103,537 miles

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

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 100,597 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 5 Sep 2018 95,521 miles

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2017 91,618 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 91,617 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 87,969 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 83,112 miles

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

rear exhaust joints are corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2014 78,418 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 78,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 73,980 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 70,421 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 66,459 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 62,800 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 58,319 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 55,108 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 52,370 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 48,150 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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S204 APK is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S204 APK, 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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What year was S204 APK registered?

S204 APK is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S204 APK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S204 APK shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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