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Toyota Hilux

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,446 cc

T796 KAMMOT history

T796 KAM is a red diesel Toyota Hilux first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 34 MOT tests, with 189,923 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
189,923 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
34
20 passed · 14 failed
Per year
6,872 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T796 KAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Hilux
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,446 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T796 KAM was last recorded at 189,923 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Jul 2015: 107,942 miles, lower than 117,182 miles on 19 Jun 2014.

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
189,917 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
6,872 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 189,923 miles
  • 2025 – 189,917 miles
  • 2024 – 184,456 miles
  • 2023 – 176,308 miles
  • 2022 – 166,098 miles
  • 2021 – 154,668 miles
  • 2020 – 144,415 miles
  • 2019 – 135,850 miles
  • 2018 – 127,834 miles
  • 2017 – 117,808 miles
  • 2016 – 108,523 miles
  • 2015 – 107,942 miles
  • 2014 – 117,182 miles
  • 2013 – 100,479 miles
  • 2012 – 95,340 miles
  • 2011 – 90,962 miles
  • 2010 – 84,443 miles
  • 2009 – 80,875 miles
  • 2008 – 70,890 miles
  • 2007 – 60,135 miles
  • 2006 – 51,197 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,923 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront discs corroded

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside steering arm has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

34 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,923 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    189,923 miles
    Test number
    333851761560
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront discs corroded

  2. Fail189,918 miles (+1)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,918 miles
    Test number
    489288743283
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront discs corroded

  3. Fail189,917 miles (+5,461)3 dangerous9 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,917 miles
    Test number
    559646701126
    • DangerousFront Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail both (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring saddle in such a condition it is seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides very rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass184,456 miles (+56)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    184,456 miles
    Test number
    681455187492
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail184,400 miles (+8,092)1 dangerous6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,400 miles
    Test number
    618437114209
    • DangerousRear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass176,308 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    176,308 miles
    Test number
    934946183746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail176,307 miles (+10,209)1 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,307 miles
    Test number
    498323138182
    • DangerousNearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass166,098 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    166,098 miles
    Test number
    278869528355
    • AdvisoryNearside steering arm has slight play

  9. Fail166,098 miles (+11,430)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,098 miles
    Test number
    326037270008
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside steering arm has slight play

  10. Pass154,668 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    154,668 miles
    Test number
    495720366907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail154,667 miles (+10,252)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,667 miles
    Test number
    462458089802
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass144,415 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    144,415 miles
    Test number
    616869587538
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Fail144,415 miles (+8,565)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,415 miles
    Test number
    832845057666
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  14. Pass135,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    135,850 miles
    Test number
    555407799753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail135,850 miles (+8,016)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,850 miles
    Test number
    935903712988
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  16. Pass127,834 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    127,834 miles
    Test number
    198761621304
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has cracking

  17. Fail127,826 miles (+10,018)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,826 miles
    Test number
    265702587231
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has cracking

  18. Pass117,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    117,808 miles
    Test number
    458374970445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail117,807 miles (+9,284)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,807 miles
    Test number
    330783972200
    • FailureElectrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed towing socket (1.9.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

  20. Pass108,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    108,523 miles
    Test number
    868194003214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail108,523 miles (+581)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,523 miles
    Test number
    251149276278
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  22. Pass107,942 miles (-9,240)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    107,942 miles
    Test number
    878779685131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass117,182 miles (+16,703)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    117,182 miles
    Test number
    148230374187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass100,479 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    100,479 miles
    Test number
    616064163182
    • NoteSlight blue smoke from exhaust

  25. Fail100,478 miles (+5,138)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,478 miles
    Test number
    927132763172
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight blue smoke from exhaust

  26. Pass95,340 miles (+4,378)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    95,340 miles
    Test number
    507493022118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass90,962 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    90,962 miles
    Test number
    499569831167
    • DangerousRear propshaft couplin excessive play

  28. Fail90,962 miles (+6,519)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,962 miles
    Test number
    148209631109
    • DangerousRear propshaft couplin excessive play
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

  29. Pass84,443 miles (+3,568)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    84,443 miles
    Test number
    144160630083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass80,875 miles (+9,985)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    80,875 miles
    Test number
    174734049458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass70,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    70,890 miles
    Test number
    593242328134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail70,890 miles (+10,755)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,890 miles
    Test number
    202999718490
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NotePropshaft component defective

  33. Pass60,135 miles (+8,938)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    60,135 miles
    Test number
    771155517139
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

  34. Pass51,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    51,197 miles
    Test number
    252314016435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T796 KAM

Does T796 KAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T796 KAM is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T796 KAM?
The MOT on T796 KAM is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T796 KAM done?
T796 KAM was recorded at 189,923 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 6,872 miles a year.
Has T796 KAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T796 KAM has failed 14 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T796 KAM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Jul 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T796 KAM find?
T796 KAM passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; front discs corroded.

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