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Toyota Hilux

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,446 cc

T389 NBLMOT history

T389 NBL is a blue diesel Toyota Hilux first used on 16 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 253,419 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
253,419 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,526 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T389 NBL
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
16 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T389 NBL was last recorded at 253,419 miles on 12 May 2026, 5,119 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
248,300 miles · 8 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,119 miles
Average per year
9,526 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 253,419 miles
  • 2025 – 248,300 miles
  • 2024 – 241,944 miles
  • 2023 – 235,655 miles
  • 2022 – 229,420 miles
  • 2021 – 225,176 miles
  • 2019 – 216,569 miles
  • 2018 – 209,387 miles
  • 2017 – 200,157 miles
  • 2016 – 192,001 miles
  • 2015 – 184,318 miles
  • 2014 – 174,939 miles
  • 2013 – 165,119 miles
  • 2012 – 148,432 miles
  • 2010 – 118,112 miles
  • 2009 – 106,724 miles
  • 2008 – 90,417 miles
  • 2007 – 70,692 miles
  • 2006 – 60,688 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass253,419 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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 Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass253,419 miles (+5,119)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    253,419 miles
    Test number
    205597708148
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass248,300 miles (+6,356)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    248,300 miles
    Test number
    633623008120
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. Pass241,944 miles (+6,289)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2025
    Odometer
    241,944 miles
    Test number
    755221639509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass235,655 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    235,655 miles
    Test number
    412117867018
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Fail235,655 miles (+6,235)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,655 miles
    Test number
    919152356869
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass229,420 miles (+4,244)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    229,420 miles
    Test number
    441433749937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass225,176 miles (+8,607)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    225,176 miles
    Test number
    636085947714
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front outer (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass216,569 miles (+7,182)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    216,569 miles
    Test number
    277903689748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass209,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    209,387 miles
    Test number
    373152713781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail209,387 miles (+9,230)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,387 miles
    Test number
    108167294776
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass200,157 miles (+107)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    200,157 miles
    Test number
    914115285785
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  12. Fail200,050 miles (+8,049)11 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,050 miles
    Test number
    655924458262
    • FailureCentral Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread depth 1.43mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer tailpipe missing (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread depth 0.77mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread depth 1.22mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass192,001 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    192,001 miles
    Test number
    850918793736
    • AdvisoryExhaust tail pipe missing.
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both front upper (2.4.G.2)
  14. Fail192,001 miles (+7,683)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,001 miles
    Test number
    575798037241
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust tail pipe missing.
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both front upper (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass184,318 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    184,318 miles
    Test number
    949889805266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteScreen badly damaged but not affecting drivers view
  16. Fail184,316 miles (+9,377)2 failures2 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,316 miles
    Test number
    575409305211
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteScreen badly damaged but not affecting drivers view
  17. Pass174,939 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    174,939 miles
    Test number
    216149784192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  18. Fail174,939 miles (+9,820)5 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,939 miles
    Test number
    305339184123
    • Repaired at testHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  19. Pass165,119 miles (+16,687)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    165,119 miles
    Test number
    736131523212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass148,432 miles (+2,964)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    148,432 miles
    Test number
    755737372121
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteN/s/r light unit slightly damaged
    • NoteSlight play in front prop u/j
  21. Pass145,468 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    145,468 miles
    Test number
    166370062074
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  22. Fail145,468 miles (+36)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,468 miles
    Test number
    538640662024
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  23. Pass145,432 miles (+27,320)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    145,432 miles
    Test number
    566465352011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront prop u/j worn
  24. Pass118,112 miles (+11,388)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    118,112 miles
    Test number
    843537440248
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
  25. Pass106,724 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    106,724 miles
    Test number
    924878449272
    • AdvisoryFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
  26. Fail106,723 miles (+16,306)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,723 miles
    Test number
    171528549282
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
  27. Pass90,417 miles (+19,725)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    90,417 miles
    Test number
    883887188180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass70,692 miles (+10,004)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    70,692 miles
    Test number
    193686187450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass60,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    60,688 miles
    Test number
    844647746026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T389 NBL

Does T389 NBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T389 NBL is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T389 NBL?
The MOT on T389 NBL is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T389 NBL done?
T389 NBL was recorded at 253,419 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 9,526 miles a year.
Has T389 NBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T389 NBL has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2023.
Has the mileage on T389 NBL 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 T389 NBL find?
T389 NBL passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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