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Toyota Altezza

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 4,000 cc

T71 SAHMOT history

T71 SAH is a silver petrol Toyota Altezza first used on 18 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 70,068 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Dec 2026
Mileage
70,068 mi
At MOT on 26 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,540 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T71 SAH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Altezza
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T71 SAH was last recorded at 70,068 miles on 26 Dec 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Sept 2017: 70,060 miles, lower than 73,458 miles on 3 Oct 2016.
  • 15 Nov 2021: 70,060 miles, lower than 70,600 miles on 20 Nov 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
70,065 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
1,540 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 70,068 miles
  • 2024 – 70,065 miles
  • 2023 – 70,061 miles
  • 2022 – 70,060 miles
  • 2021 – 70,060 miles
  • 2020 – 70,600 miles
  • 2019 – 70,060 miles
  • 2018 – 70,060 miles
  • 2017 – 70,060 miles
  • 2016 – 73,458 miles
  • 2015 – 71,295 miles
  • 2008 – 68,579 miles
  • 2007 – 55,234 miles
  • 2006 – 39,650 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,068 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Windscreen chipped

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,068 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    70,068 miles
    Test number
    284226381590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass70,065 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    70,065 miles
    Test number
    988383108578
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass70,061 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    70,061 miles
    Test number
    864118566371
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass70,060 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    70,060 miles
    Test number
    438638757504
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail70,060 miles1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,060 miles
    Test number
    384288419753
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass70,060 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    70,060 miles
    Test number
    545128160125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres stretched on rims - both sides
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped

  7. Fail70,060 miles (-540)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,060 miles
    Test number
    110109092478
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres stretched on rims - both sides
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped

  8. Pass70,600 miles (+540)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    70,600 miles
    Test number
    857359377637
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres stretched on the rims - both sides
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped

  9. Fail70,060 miles1 dangerous6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,060 miles
    Test number
    840555441710
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres stretched on the rims - both sides
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped

  10. Pass70,060 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    70,060 miles
    Test number
    607234401041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear flexi brake hose insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres have been seriously stretched onto rims

  11. Fail70,060 miles14 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,060 miles
    Test number
    447074751603
    • 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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorPower steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear flexi brake hose insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres have been seriously stretched onto rims

  12. Pass70,060 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    70,060 miles
    Test number
    584212036250
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Fail70,060 miles1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,060 miles
    Test number
    449933045335
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorPower steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass70,060 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    70,060 miles
    Test number
    294025606228
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake cables rubbing propshaft
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail70,060 miles (-3,398)1 dangerous11 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,060 miles
    Test number
    725796156088
    • DangerousNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake cables rubbing propshaft
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass73,458 miles (+2,163)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    73,458 miles
    Test number
    470717513809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass71,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    71,295 miles
    Test number
    173884377778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass71,294 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    71,294 km
    Test number
    397851083415
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail68,579 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,579 miles
    Test number
    213080618434
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Pass68,579 miles (+13,345)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    68,579 miles
    Test number
    292440418455
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Pass55,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    55,234 miles
    Test number
    512722397044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail55,234 miles (+15,584)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,234 miles
    Test number
    744752497045
    • Repaired at testFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass39,650 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    39,650 miles
    Test number
    940534086074
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Questions about T71 SAH

Does T71 SAH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T71 SAH is valid until 25 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T71 SAH?
The MOT on T71 SAH is valid until 25 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T71 SAH done?
T71 SAH was recorded at 70,068 miles at its MOT on 26 Dec 2025, an average of 1,540 miles a year.
Has T71 SAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T71 SAH has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on T71 SAH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 20 Sept 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T71 SAH find?
T71 SAH passed its latest MOT on 26 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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