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Toyota Avensis

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 1,975 cc

T288 MBAMOT history

T288 MBA is a green diesel Toyota Avensis first used on 19 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 May 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 202,623 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 26 May 2023
Mileage
202,623 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2022
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,141 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T288 MBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Avensis
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,975 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 May 2023
Latest MOT test
27 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T288 MBA was last recorded at 202,623 miles on 27 May 2022, 607 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
202,016 miles · 27 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
607 miles
Average per year
6,141 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 202,623 miles
  • 2021 – 199,617 miles
  • 2020 – 198,006 miles
  • 2019 – 196,097 miles
  • 2018 – 190,177 miles
  • 2017 – 188,786 miles
  • 2016 – 183,968 miles
  • 2015 – 178,300 miles
  • 2014 – 175,004 miles
  • 2012 – 171,328 miles
  • 2011 – 165,460 miles
  • 2010 – 152,907 miles
  • 2009 – 142,743 miles
  • 2008 – 133,629 miles
  • 2007 – 117,117 miles
  • 2006 – 103,128 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,623 miles
  • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner and outer sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass202,623 miles (+607)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    202,623 miles
    Test number
    699596939205
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail202,016 miles (+2,399)1 dangerous2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,016 miles
    Test number
    438525471034
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake master cylinder leaking wheel cylinder (1.1.10 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass199,617 miles (+1,611)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    199,617 miles
    Test number
    863276065076
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front and rear inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass198,006 miles (+1,909)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    198,006 miles
    Test number
    422548084838
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to nearside front flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass196,097 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    196,097 miles
    Test number
    376172179368
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail196,088 miles (+5,911)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,088 miles
    Test number
    794864588973
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass190,177 miles (+1,391)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    190,177 miles
    Test number
    531604196432
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  8. Pass188,786 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    188,786 miles
    Test number
    386479066887
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail188,784 miles (+4,816)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,784 miles
    Test number
    550087619669
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass183,968 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    183,968 miles
    Test number
    679271956462
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid low
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail183,967 miles (+5,667)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,967 miles
    Test number
    275584124758
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid low
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass178,300 miles (+3,296)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    178,300 miles
    Test number
    408104525032
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass175,004 miles (+3,676)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    175,004 miles
    Test number
    206272304086
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOsr brakes slightly binding

  14. Pass171,328 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    171,328 miles
    Test number
    109669942316
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail171,328 miles (+5,868)2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,328 miles
    Test number
    266669642346
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass165,460 miles (+12,553)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    165,460 miles
    Test number
    798816001246
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

  17. Pass152,907 miles (+10,164)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    152,907 miles
    Test number
    200905990442
    • NoteWiper blades starting to split.

  18. Pass142,743 miles (+9,114)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    142,743 miles
    Test number
    100460349186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass133,629 miles (+16,512)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    133,629 miles
    Test number
    721304658158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass117,117 miles (+13,989)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    117,117 miles
    Test number
    834322997018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass103,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    103,128 miles
    Test number
    391113976060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T288 MBA

Does T288 MBA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T288 MBA expired on 26 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T288 MBA?
The MOT on T288 MBA expired on 26 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T288 MBA done?
T288 MBA was recorded at 202,623 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2022, an average of 6,141 miles a year.
Has T288 MBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T288 MBA has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on T288 MBA 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 T288 MBA find?
T288 MBA passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2022 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front inner; coil spring corroded both rear; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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