Toyota Corolla
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,587 cc
T897 AVCMOT history
T897 AVC is a silver petrol Toyota Corolla first used on 29 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 93,050 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 93,050 mi
- At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,464 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T897 AVC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Toyota
- Model
- Corolla
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,587 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 29 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T897 AVC was last recorded at 93,050 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 8,447 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 84,603 miles · 16 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,447 miles
- Average per year
- 3,464 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 93,050 miles
- 2025 – 84,603 miles
- 2023 – 72,287 miles
- 2022 – 64,600 miles
- 2021 – 63,557 miles
- 2020 – 56,564 miles
- 2019 – 49,016 miles
- 2018 – 42,254 miles
- 2017 – 37,033 miles
- 2016 – 31,149 miles
- 2015 – 27,210 miles
- 2013 – 27,035 miles
- 2012 – 26,688 miles
- 2011 – 26,344 miles
- 2010 – 25,934 miles
- 2009 – 25,510 miles
- 2008 – 25,064 miles
- 2007 – 24,460 miles
- 2006 – 22,700 miles
- 2005 – 21,810 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass93,050 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
All Suspension Components Surface Corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
27 tests since 13 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass93,050 miles (+8,447)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 93,050 miles
- Test number
- 785819450003
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass84,603 miles (+10)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 84,603 miles
- Test number
- 828471466967
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail84,593 miles (+19)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,593 miles
- Test number
- 230866078006
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll Suspension Components Surface Corrosion
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail84,574 miles (+12,287)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,574 miles
- Test number
- 671389740469
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Rear Wheel Well (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Rear Wheel Well (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll Suspension Components Surface Corrosion
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass72,287 miles (+5)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 72,287 miles
- Test number
- 244579894598
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension components corroded
Fail72,282 miles (+7,682)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,282 miles
- Test number
- 972454424212
- MajorFront All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension components corroded
Pass64,600 miles (+1,043)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 64,600 miles
- Test number
- 779241081610
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake binding slightly by hand
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear toe arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass63,557 miles (+3,650)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 63,557 miles
- Test number
- 204711986590
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
Pass59,907 miles (+11)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 59,907 miles
- Test number
- 585608231730
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail59,896 miles (+3,332)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,896 miles
- Test number
- 451809242205
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass56,564 miles (+7,548)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 56,564 miles
- Test number
- 942342810801
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
Pass49,016 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 49,016 miles
- Test number
- 868205849646
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail49,016 miles (+6,762)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,016 miles
- Test number
- 439139254244
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass42,254 miles (+5,221)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 42,254 miles
- Test number
- 334296088405
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass37,033 miles (+5,884)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 37,033 miles
- Test number
- 388486755729
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,149 miles (+3,939)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 31,149 miles
- Test number
- 839856937321
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,210 miles (+175)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 27,210 miles
- Test number
- 128537835413
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,035 miles (+347)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 27,035 miles
- Test number
- 616679463251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,688 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 26,688 miles
- Test number
- 325033562423
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,688 miles (+344)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,688 miles
- Test number
- 768703262263
- Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass26,344 miles (+410)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 26,344 miles
- Test number
- 985557651227
- NoteRear wiper blade is split
Pass25,934 miles (+424)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 25,934 miles
- Test number
- 571789540255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,510 miles (+446)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 25,510 miles
- Test number
- 780576269200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,064 miles (+604)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 25,064 miles
- Test number
- 281123958247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,460 miles (+1,760)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 24,460 miles
- Test number
- 203157067263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,700 miles (+890)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 22,700 miles
- Test number
- 884950776215
- NoteRear wiper blade is split
Pass21,810 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 21,810 miles
- Test number
- 932076355277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T897 AVC
- Does T897 AVC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T897 AVC is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T897 AVC?
- The MOT on T897 AVC is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T897 AVC done?
- T897 AVC was recorded at 93,050 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 3,464 miles a year.
- Has T897 AVC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T897 AVC has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on T897 AVC 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 T897 AVC find?
- T897 AVC passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.
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