Evante MK2

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T78 GJFMOT history

T78 GJF is a red petrol Evante MK2 first used on 16 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Sept 2025 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 3,194 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Sept 2025
Mileage
3,194 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2025
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
165 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T78 GJF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Evante
Model
MK2
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T78 GJF was last recorded at 3,194 miles on 11 Sept 2025, 128 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
3,066 miles · 12 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
128 miles
Average per year
165 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 3,194 miles
  • 2024 – 3,066 miles
  • 2023 – 2,805 miles
  • 2018 – 2,789 miles
  • 2016 – 2,779 miles
  • 2015 – 2,391 miles
  • 2014 – 2,368 miles
  • 2013 – 1,651 miles
  • 2012 – 1,523 miles
  • 2010 – 1,156 miles
  • 2009 – 585 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail3,194 miles
  • DangerousRear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (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 wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

13 tests since 3 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail3,194 miles (+128)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,194 miles
    Test number
    822922133244
    • DangerousRear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass3,066 miles (+261)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    3,066 miles
    Test number
    262337658783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass2,805 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    2,805 miles
    Test number
    413741137689
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass2,789 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    2,789 miles
    Test number
    326423744193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass2,779 miles (+388)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    2,779 miles
    Test number
    494381126257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass2,391 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    2,391 miles
    Test number
    646277095156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass2,368 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    2,368 miles
    Test number
    455942434242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail2,359 miles (+708)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,359 miles
    Test number
    818495824281
    • FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  9. Pass1,651 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    1,651 miles
    Test number
    977294693037
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  10. Fail1,651 miles (+128)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,651 miles
    Test number
    268727983073
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  11. Pass1,523 miles (+367)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    1,523 miles
    Test number
    377063742197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass1,156 miles (+571)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    1,156 miles
    Test number
    334425090424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass585 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    585 miles
    Test number
    890037009383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T78 GJF

Does T78 GJF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T78 GJF expired on 13 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T78 GJF?
The MOT on T78 GJF expired on 13 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T78 GJF done?
T78 GJF was recorded at 3,194 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2025, an average of 165 miles a year.
Has T78 GJF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T78 GJF has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T78 GJF 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 T78 GJF find?
T78 GJF failed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2025 with 1 dangerous defect and 1 major defect: rear service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel o/s and n/s; parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle axle 1.

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