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Toyota Avensis

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,762 cc

S71 RBJMOT history

S71 RBJ is a silver petrol Toyota Avensis first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 11 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 190,562 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Mar 2025
Mileage
190,562 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2025
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,418 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S71 RBJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Avensis
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,762 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

S71 RBJ was last recorded at 190,562 miles on 24 Mar 2025, 2,557 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Feb 2022: 160,037 miles, lower than 169,011 miles on 22 Feb 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
188,005 miles · 12 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
2,557 miles
Average per year
7,418 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 190,562 miles
  • 2024 – 188,005 miles
  • 2023 – 177,998 miles
  • 2022 – 160,037 miles
  • 2021 – 163,019 miles
  • 2020 – 159,105 miles
  • 2019 – 148,132 miles
  • 2018 – 140,053 miles
  • 2017 – 127,256 miles
  • 2016 – 116,620 miles
  • 2014 – 100,050 miles
  • 2013 – 87,633 miles
  • 2012 – 76,442 miles
  • 2011 – 69,190 miles
  • 2010 – 65,597 miles
  • 2009 – 62,051 miles
  • 2008 – 57,941 miles
  • 2007 – 53,879 miles
  • 2006 – 49,791 miles
  • 2005 – 44,768 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail190,562 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

What MOT failures 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

31 tests since 28 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail190,562 miles (+2,557)1 dangerous10 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,562 miles
    Test number
    614415473519
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass188,005 miles (+228)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    188,005 miles
    Test number
    186923080476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail187,777 miles (+9,779)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,777 miles
    Test number
    225320977968
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass177,998 miles (+95)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    177,998 miles
    Test number
    693671126384
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60.15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail177,903 miles (+17,866)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,903 miles
    Test number
    799532757572
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60.15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass160,037 miles (-8,974)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    160,037 miles
    Test number
    983489610851
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has slight cracking to outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis corroded but solid at time of test
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating and have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail169,011 miles (+5,992)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,011 miles
    Test number
    503425886544
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has slight cracking to outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis corroded but solid at time of test
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating and have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass163,019 miles (+3,914)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    163,019 miles
    Test number
    355953751593
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass159,105 miles (+10,973)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    159,105 miles
    Test number
    853185589730
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass148,132 miles (+93)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    148,132 miles
    Test number
    934313231755
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail148,039 miles (+7,986)1 dangerous4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,039 miles
    Test number
    225417879948
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass140,053 miles (+25)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    140,053 miles
    Test number
    317290026969
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail140,028 miles (+12,772)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,028 miles
    Test number
    101580015627
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass127,256 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    127,256 miles
    Test number
    464008798093
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail127,256 miles (+10,636)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,256 miles
    Test number
    739263122852
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass116,620 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    116,620 miles
    Test number
    155781499384
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail116,620 miles (+16,570)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,620 miles
    Test number
    560883909594
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass100,050 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    100,050 miles
    Test number
    187761924397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail100,050 miles (+12,417)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,050 miles
    Test number
    706911524340
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail87,633 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,633 miles
    Test number
    198708603376
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass87,633 miles (+11,191)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    87,633 miles
    Test number
    556398503330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail76,442 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,442 miles
    Test number
    486774002363
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass76,442 miles (+7,252)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    76,442 miles
    Test number
    638714902398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass69,190 miles (+3,593)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    69,190 miles
    Test number
    176099901240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass65,597 miles (+3,546)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    65,597 miles
    Test number
    312440710231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass62,051 miles (+4,110)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    62,051 miles
    Test number
    362434309455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass57,941 miles (+4,062)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    57,941 miles
    Test number
    453966808298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass53,879 miles (+4,088)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    53,879 miles
    Test number
    992137907209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass49,791 miles (+5,023)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    49,791 miles
    Test number
    780418606291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass44,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    44,768 miles
    Test number
    200799405264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail44,768 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,768 miles
    Test number
    660699505273
    • Repaired at testFront Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about S71 RBJ

Does S71 RBJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S71 RBJ expired on 11 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S71 RBJ?
The MOT on S71 RBJ expired on 11 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S71 RBJ done?
S71 RBJ was recorded at 190,562 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2025, an average of 7,418 miles a year.
Has S71 RBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S71 RBJ has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on S71 RBJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Feb 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S71 RBJ find?
S71 RBJ failed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 10 major defects, 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside rear tyre has ply or cords exposed; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 15 more.

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