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Toyota Previa

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,438 cc

T231 AVJMOT history

T231 AVJ is a blue petrol Toyota Previa first used on 21 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 187,899 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
187,899 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,496 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T231 AVJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Previa
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,438 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T231 AVJ was last recorded at 187,899 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 7,449 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,450 miles · 22 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
7,449 miles
Average per year
6,496 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 187,899 miles
  • 2024 – 180,450 miles
  • 2023 – 170,607 miles
  • 2022 – 161,479 miles
  • 2021 – 152,932 miles
  • 2020 – 142,534 miles
  • 2019 – 141,171 miles
  • 2018 – 138,230 miles
  • 2017 – 135,674 miles
  • 2016 – 122,269 miles
  • 2015 – 116,931 miles
  • 2014 – 110,552 miles
  • 2013 – 105,406 miles
  • 2012 – 100,787 miles
  • 2011 – 95,479 miles
  • 2010 – 91,943 miles
  • 2009 – 86,486 miles
  • 2008 – 76,080 miles
  • 2007 – 67,525 miles
  • 2006 – 60,509 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,899 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • General corrosion underneath vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,899 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    187,899 miles
    Test number
    800802988867
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail187,899 miles (+7,449)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,899 miles
    Test number
    568002087888
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass180,450 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    180,450 miles
    Test number
    262890027949
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underneath vehicle

  4. Fail180,447 miles (+9,840)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,447 miles
    Test number
    379931506290
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underneath vehicle

  5. Pass170,607 miles (+9,128)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    170,607 miles
    Test number
    161832292738
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear of sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion rear

  6. Pass161,479 miles (+8,547)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    161,479 miles
    Test number
    913251300596
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass152,932 miles (+10,398)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    152,932 miles
    Test number
    342613857416
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underside of the vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass142,534 miles (+1,363)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    142,534 miles
    Test number
    446696008948
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion, rear suspension,sills ,heat shield,exhaust.

  9. Pass141,171 miles (+2,941)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    141,171 miles
    Test number
    367366806256
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass138,230 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    138,230 miles
    Test number
    249422006506
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  11. Fail138,230 miles (+2,556)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,230 miles
    Test number
    830613668319
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  12. Pass135,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    135,674 miles
    Test number
    566008214808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail135,674 miles (+13,405)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,674 miles
    Test number
    661491317662
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Pass122,269 miles (+5,338)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    122,269 miles
    Test number
    572609739291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass116,931 miles (+6,379)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    116,931 miles
    Test number
    675974385035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass110,552 miles (+5,146)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    110,552 miles
    Test number
    757823384034
    • NoteRear tyres cuts in tread not deep enough to see the cords

  17. Pass105,406 miles (+4,619)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    105,406 miles
    Test number
    446161763002
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass100,787 miles (+5,308)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    100,787 miles
    Test number
    696561112001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass95,479 miles (+3,536)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    95,479 miles
    Test number
    115687291026
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/S/F wiper split but still giving an adequate view of the road

  20. Pass91,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    91,943 miles
    Test number
    144254180052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail91,943 miles (+5,457)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,943 miles
    Test number
    461522580009
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  22. Pass86,486 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    86,486 miles
    Test number
    803916599099
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Fail86,486 miles (+10,406)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,486 miles
    Test number
    850396599064
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass76,080 miles (+8,555)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    76,080 miles
    Test number
    740047488026
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteDrivers wiper blade starting to split

  25. Fail67,525 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,525 miles
    Test number
    252560307170
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  26. Pass67,525 miles (+7,016)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    67,525 miles
    Test number
    960460507148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail60,509 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,509 miles
    Test number
    520581286005
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

  28. Pass60,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    60,509 miles
    Test number
    570261986086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T231 AVJ

Does T231 AVJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T231 AVJ is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T231 AVJ?
The MOT on T231 AVJ is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T231 AVJ done?
T231 AVJ was recorded at 187,899 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 6,496 miles a year.
Has T231 AVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T231 AVJ has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T231 AVJ 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 T231 AVJ find?
T231 AVJ passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: central front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside inner integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area front and rear; rear oil leak, but not excessive differential.

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