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Toyota Hilux

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,446 cc

T296 MBAMOT history

T296 MBA is a blue diesel Toyota Hilux first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Jul 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 114,131 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Jul 2026
Mileage
114,131 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,360 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T296 MBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Hilux
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,446 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T296 MBA was last recorded at 114,131 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 1,649 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,482 miles · 18 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,649 miles
Average per year
3,360 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,131 miles
  • 2025 – 112,482 miles
  • 2024 – 110,318 miles
  • 2023 – 108,668 miles
  • 2022 – 107,350 miles
  • 2021 – 102,374 miles
  • 2020 – 97,181 miles
  • 2018 – 90,154 miles
  • 2017 – 89,997 miles
  • 2016 – 89,554 miles
  • 2015 – 88,675 miles
  • 2014 – 81,158 miles
  • 2013 – 75,533 miles
  • 2012 – 71,012 miles
  • 2011 – 66,119 miles
  • 2010 – 59,828 miles
  • 2009 – 54,579 miles
  • 2008 – 51,993 miles
  • 2006 – 45,974 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail114,131 miles
  • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded all rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear chassis corroded
  • AdvisoryBoth rear leaf springs corroded

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • All tyres perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Brake fluid warning light illuminated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 19 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail114,131 miles (+1,649)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,131 miles
    Test number
    326107194009
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded all rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear leaf springs corroded

  2. Pass112,482 miles (+2,164)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    112,482 miles
    Test number
    531601444310
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass110,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    110,318 miles
    Test number
    281091684658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail110,318 miles (+1,650)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,318 miles
    Test number
    264915687376
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass108,668 miles (+1,318)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    108,668 miles
    Test number
    760265661931
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll under body corroded

  6. Pass107,350 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    107,350 miles
    Test number
    921596581688
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perishing
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid warning light illuminated

  7. Fail107,350 miles (+4,976)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,350 miles
    Test number
    355846534382
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perishing
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid warning light illuminated

  8. Pass102,374 miles (+1)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    102,374 miles
    Test number
    101787129907
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamps inop

  9. Fail102,373 miles (+5,192)7 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,373 miles
    Test number
    945131228818
    • MajorCentral Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorEmissions not tested Emissions not tested due to excessive oil leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamps inop

  10. Pass97,181 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    97,181 miles
    Test number
    898707536001
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyres perishing

  11. Fail97,176 miles (+7,022)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,176 miles
    Test number
    356673195124
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyres perishing

  12. Pass90,154 miles (+157)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    90,154 miles
    Test number
    977814146760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass89,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    89,997 miles
    Test number
    217490928136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail89,997 miles (+443)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,997 miles
    Test number
    125963347271
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass89,554 miles (+879)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    89,554 miles
    Test number
    427736031643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass88,675 miles (+295)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    88,675 miles
    Test number
    248166865101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail88,380 miles (+7,222)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,380 miles
    Test number
    477027345049
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  18. Pass81,158 miles (+5,625)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    81,158 miles
    Test number
    156654584015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass75,533 miles (+4,521)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    75,533 miles
    Test number
    687286203101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass71,012 miles (+98)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    71,012 miles
    Test number
    269484702451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail70,914 miles (+4,795)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,914 miles
    Test number
    207713592071
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass66,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    66,119 miles
    Test number
    346528101116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail66,119 miles (+6,291)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,119 miles
    Test number
    738488901110
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  24. Pass59,828 miles (+5,249)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    59,828 miles
    Test number
    354819690010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass54,579 miles (+2,586)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    54,579 miles
    Test number
    690662459074
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

  26. Pass51,993 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    51,993 miles
    Test number
    351234368014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail51,989 miles (+6,015)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,989 miles
    Test number
    813223268063
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre in poor condition

  28. Pass45,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    45,974 miles
    Test number
    643369736119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T296 MBA

Does T296 MBA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T296 MBA expired on 19 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T296 MBA?
The MOT on T296 MBA expired on 19 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T296 MBA done?
T296 MBA was recorded at 114,131 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 3,360 miles a year.
Has T296 MBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T296 MBA has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T296 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 T296 MBA find?
T296 MBA failed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects and 4 advisories: brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear; brake performance unable to be tested due to fluid leak; brake pipe excessively corroded all rear, and 7 more.

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