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Toyota Avensis

Maroon · Petrol · 1998 · 1,998 cc

S740 RWCMOT history

S740 RWC is a maroon petrol Toyota Avensis first used on 8 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 4 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 138,362 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Jan 2023
Mileage
138,362 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,749 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S740 RWC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Avensis
Colour
Maroon
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
8 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

S740 RWC was last recorded at 138,362 miles on 6 Dec 2022, 4,415 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,947 miles · 7 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
4,415 miles
Average per year
4,749 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 138,362 miles
  • 2021 – 133,947 miles
  • 2019 – 120,849 miles
  • 2018 – 116,734 miles
  • 2017 – 113,738 miles
  • 2016 – 110,505 miles
  • 2015 – 106,492 miles
  • 2014 – 101,756 miles
  • 2013 – 97,222 miles
  • 2012 – 92,703 miles
  • 2011 – 87,806 miles
  • 2010 – 83,499 miles
  • 2009 – 79,593 miles
  • 2008 – 73,847 miles
  • 2007 – 67,634 miles
  • 2006 – 60,588 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail138,362 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
  • MajorEmissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
  • MajorOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength END OF SILL, INNER WHEEL ARCH. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT ARMS, ALL BUSHES. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear QUARTER PANEL AND BUMPER CRASH DAMAGED, BUT NOT LOOSE OR SHARPE EDGES AT TIME OF TEST.

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail138,362 miles (+4,415)1 dangerous10 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,362 miles
    Test number
    701294682382
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorEmissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength END OF SILL, INNER WHEEL ARCH. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT ARMS, ALL BUSHES. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear QUARTER PANEL AND BUMPER CRASH DAMAGED, BUT NOT LOOSE OR SHARPE EDGES AT TIME OF TEST.

  2. Pass133,947 miles (+5,284)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    133,947 miles
    Test number
    952166390265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside damage to bodywork
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear damage to bodywork
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass128,663 miles14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    128,663 miles
    Test number
    291976763608
    • AdvisoryNearside Bodywork damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bodywork damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight movement at mountings

  4. Fail128,663 miles (+7,814)4 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,663 miles
    Test number
    625153772907
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high Adjuster broken (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Bodywork damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bodywork damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight movement at mountings

  5. Pass120,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    120,849 miles
    Test number
    844893814034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail120,849 miles (+4,115)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,849 miles
    Test number
    633937539589
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass116,734 miles (+2,996)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    116,734 miles
    Test number
    384927350607
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing

  8. Pass113,738 miles (+3,233)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    113,738 miles
    Test number
    112822058155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass110,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    110,505 miles
    Test number
    131748941815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail110,505 miles (+4,013)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,505 miles
    Test number
    518274445839
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  11. Pass106,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    106,492 miles
    Test number
    167211495152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail106,492 miles (+4,736)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,492 miles
    Test number
    299041695450
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  13. Pass101,756 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    101,756 miles
    Test number
    408511994164
    • NoteExhaust coroded
    • NoteSlight oil leak

  14. Fail101,755 miles (+4,533)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,755 miles
    Test number
    128861494157
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteExhaust coroded
    • NoteOil level on min
    • NoteSlight oil leak

  15. Pass97,222 miles (+4,519)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    97,222 miles
    Test number
    988922183107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass92,703 miles (+4,897)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    92,703 miles
    Test number
    329055782166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass87,806 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    87,806 miles
    Test number
    146901481183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail87,806 miles (+4,307)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,806 miles
    Test number
    246281381489
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass83,499 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    83,499 miles
    Test number
    272453880171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Fail83,499 miles (+3,906)1 failure2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,499 miles
    Test number
    873182880184
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass79,593 miles (+5,746)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    79,593 miles
    Test number
    602579809240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass73,847 miles (+6,213)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    73,847 miles
    Test number
    862687408225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass67,634 miles (+7,046)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    67,634 miles
    Test number
    344185507254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass60,588 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    60,588 miles
    Test number
    911102506201
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Questions about S740 RWC

Does S740 RWC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S740 RWC expired on 4 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S740 RWC?
The MOT on S740 RWC expired on 4 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S740 RWC done?
S740 RWC was recorded at 138,362 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2022, an average of 4,749 miles a year.
Has S740 RWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S740 RWC has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on S740 RWC 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 S740 RWC find?
S740 RWC failed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 10 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50%; central rear seat belt retracting mechanism defective; emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective, and 11 more.

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