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Lexus GS300

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,997 cc

T97 SAHMOT history

T97 SAH is a red petrol Lexus GS300 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 129,115 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
129,115 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,343 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T97 SAH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
GS300
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,997 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T97 SAH was last recorded at 129,115 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 2,613 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,502 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,613 miles
Average per year
4,343 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,115 miles
  • 2024 – 126,502 miles
  • 2023 – 124,140 miles
  • 2022 – 121,532 miles
  • 2021 – 118,710 miles
  • 2020 – 114,918 miles
  • 2019 – 109,194 miles
  • 2018 – 106,108 miles
  • 2017 – 101,179 miles
  • 2016 – 97,758 miles
  • 2015 – 94,662 miles
  • 2014 – 90,908 miles
  • 2013 – 84,142 miles
  • 2012 – 78,498 miles
  • 2011 – 72,332 miles
  • 2010 – 66,335 miles
  • 2009 – 61,095 miles
  • 2008 – 54,934 miles
  • 2007 – 48,950 miles
  • 2006 – 43,110 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,115 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,115 miles (+2,613)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    129,115 miles
    Test number
    565240673570
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass126,502 miles (+87)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    126,502 miles
    Test number
    736332595845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail126,415 miles (+2,275)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,415 miles
    Test number
    439672626177
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass124,140 miles (+2,608)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    124,140 miles
    Test number
    312673246707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass121,532 miles (+2,822)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    121,532 miles
    Test number
    973036337333
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass118,710 miles (+3,792)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    118,710 miles
    Test number
    778313462829
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass114,918 miles (+5,724)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    114,918 miles
    Test number
    744315727343
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass109,194 miles (+3,086)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    109,194 miles
    Test number
    369691255789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass106,108 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    106,108 miles
    Test number
    822060489845
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail106,108 miles (+4,929)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,108 miles
    Test number
    481337742719
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass101,179 miles (+3,421)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    101,179 miles
    Test number
    765871550062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass97,758 miles (+3,096)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    97,758 miles
    Test number
    994240094092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass94,662 miles (+3,754)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    94,662 miles
    Test number
    587135215151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass90,908 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    90,908 miles
    Test number
    277148614451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail90,866 miles (+6,724)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,866 miles
    Test number
    575086314180
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  16. Fail84,142 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,142 miles
    Test number
    185938593014
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass84,142 miles (+5,644)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    84,142 miles
    Test number
    678718693032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass78,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    78,498 miles
    Test number
    486781402183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail78,498 miles (+6,166)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,498 miles
    Test number
    576891102157
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Fail72,332 miles1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,332 miles
    Test number
    606406691099
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass72,332 miles (+5,997)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    72,332 miles
    Test number
    707306491038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass66,335 miles (+5,240)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    66,335 miles
    Test number
    213095200417
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  23. Pass61,095 miles (+6,161)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    61,095 miles
    Test number
    762755109169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass54,934 miles (+5,984)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    54,934 miles
    Test number
    514925708142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass48,950 miles (+5,840)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    48,950 miles
    Test number
    823290107178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass43,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    43,110 miles
    Test number
    451422206107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T97 SAH

Does T97 SAH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T97 SAH is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T97 SAH?
The MOT on T97 SAH is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T97 SAH done?
T97 SAH was recorded at 129,115 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 4,343 miles a year.
Has T97 SAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T97 SAH has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T97 SAH ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T97 SAH find?
T97 SAH passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule.

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