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Toyota Avensis

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,762 cc

T296 VHTMOT history

T296 VHT is a silver petrol Toyota Avensis first used on 31 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Jan 2024 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 150,632 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Jan 2024
Mileage
150,632 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2024
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,101 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T296 VHT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Avensis
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,762 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T296 VHT was last recorded at 150,632 miles on 22 Jan 2024, 876 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,756 miles · 24 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
876 miles
Average per year
5,101 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 150,632 miles
  • 2023 – 149,756 miles
  • 2022 – 147,927 miles
  • 2020 – 144,293 miles
  • 2019 – 138,269 miles
  • 2018 – 133,360 miles
  • 2017 – 128,734 miles
  • 2016 – 124,073 miles
  • 2015 – 119,103 miles
  • 2014 – 113,919 miles
  • 2013 – 108,360 miles
  • 2012 – 104,609 miles
  • 2011 – 100,571 miles
  • 2010 – 95,736 miles
  • 2009 – 85,715 miles
  • 2008 – 76,094 miles
  • 2007 – 67,783 miles
  • 2006 – 59,624 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail150,632 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Crossmember corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail150,632 miles (+876)5 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,632 miles
    Test number
    555073987793
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Crossmember corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass149,756 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    149,756 miles
    Test number
    845445256748
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail149,756 miles (+1,829)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,756 miles
    Test number
    408338004167
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass147,927 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    147,927 miles
    Test number
    180811920664
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail147,927 miles (+3,634)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,927 miles
    Test number
    291796123114
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass144,293 miles (+6,024)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    144,293 miles
    Test number
    250834210656
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass138,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    138,269 miles
    Test number
    820834184233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail138,269 miles (+4,909)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,269 miles
    Test number
    605377220026
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  9. Pass133,360 miles (+4,626)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    133,360 miles
    Test number
    258341117976
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass128,734 miles (+4,661)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    128,734 miles
    Test number
    973313919346
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Pass124,073 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    124,073 miles
    Test number
    945233300577
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail124,073 miles (+4,970)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,073 miles
    Test number
    662019675284
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass119,103 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    119,103 miles
    Test number
    138542585191
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteN/s front tyre outer wall damaged

  14. Fail119,103 miles (+5,184)1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,103 miles
    Test number
    395652185118
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteN/s front tyre outer wall damaged

  15. Pass113,919 miles (+5,559)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    113,919 miles
    Test number
    538912484145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass108,360 miles (+3,751)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    108,360 miles
    Test number
    227628873443
    • NoteExhust rusty
    • NoteFront crossmember corroded

  17. Pass104,609 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    104,609 miles
    Test number
    276573692140
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Fail104,609 miles (+4,038)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,609 miles
    Test number
    635073292171
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass100,571 miles (+4,835)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    100,571 miles
    Test number
    805869081180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail95,736 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,736 miles
    Test number
    201059380415
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass95,736 miles (+10,021)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    95,736 miles
    Test number
    452959080116
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass85,715 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    85,715 miles
    Test number
    280524799451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Fail85,715 miles (+750)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,715 miles
    Test number
    464924999125
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass84,965 miles (+8,871)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    84,965 miles
    Test number
    153658279499
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass76,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    76,094 miles
    Test number
    730960388060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail76,094 miles (+8,311)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,094 miles
    Test number
    124489178428
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  27. Pass67,783 miles (+8,159)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    67,783 miles
    Test number
    481080067073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass59,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    59,624 miles
    Test number
    340429276078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail59,624 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,624 miles
    Test number
    881619476013
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about T296 VHT

Does T296 VHT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T296 VHT expired on 23 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T296 VHT?
The MOT on T296 VHT expired on 23 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T296 VHT done?
T296 VHT was recorded at 150,632 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2024, an average of 5,101 miles a year.
Has T296 VHT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T296 VHT has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T296 VHT 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 VHT find?
T296 VHT failed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2024 with 5 major defects and 9 advisories: nearside front brake hose excessively deteriorated; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; offside front brake hose excessively deteriorated, and 11 more.

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