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Toyota Avensis

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T898 JARMOT history

T898 JAR is a silver petrol Toyota Avensis first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 97,906 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Mar 2025
Mileage
97,906 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,218 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T898 JAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Avensis
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T898 JAR was last recorded at 97,906 miles on 18 Mar 2025, 2,071 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,835 miles · 18 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
2,071 miles
Average per year
1,218 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,906 miles
  • 2024 – 95,835 miles
  • 2023 – 94,403 miles
  • 2022 – 92,996 miles
  • 2021 – 91,939 miles
  • 2020 – 91,012 miles
  • 2019 – 90,014 miles
  • 2018 – 89,128 miles
  • 2017 – 88,215 miles
  • 2016 – 87,246 miles
  • 2015 – 86,134 miles
  • 2014 – 84,901 miles
  • 2013 – 84,043 miles
  • 2012 – 82,841 miles
  • 2011 – 81,737 miles
  • 2010 – 80,855 miles
  • 2009 – 79,788 miles
  • 2008 – 78,909 miles
  • 2007 – 77,188 miles
  • 2006 – 74,716 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail97,906 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • AdvisoryAge related corrosion on all underbody componentsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Age related underbody corrosion

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail97,906 miles (+2,071)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,906 miles
    Test number
    149771548804
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryAge related corrosion on all underbody components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  2. Pass95,835 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    95,835 miles
    Test number
    179808532726
    • AdvisoryAge related corrosion on all underbody components
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail95,835 miles (+1,432)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,835 miles
    Test number
    793834758651
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAge related corrosion on all underbody components
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass94,403 miles (+1,407)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    94,403 miles
    Test number
    884763551779
    • AdvisoryAge related underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass92,996 miles (+1,057)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    92,996 miles
    Test number
    388493692200
    • AdvisoryAge related underbody corrosion
  6. Pass91,939 miles (+927)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    91,939 miles
    Test number
    786214494553
    • AdvisoryAge related underbody corrosion
  7. Pass91,012 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    91,012 miles
    Test number
    844109714833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail90,975 miles (+961)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,975 miles
    Test number
    306405609102
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass90,014 miles (+886)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    90,014 miles
    Test number
    278051455315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass89,128 miles (+913)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    89,128 miles
    Test number
    359117949673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass88,215 miles (+969)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    88,215 miles
    Test number
    296740377030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass87,246 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    87,246 miles
    Test number
    648944400359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail87,170 miles (+1,036)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,170 miles
    Test number
    988862749665
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  14. Pass86,134 miles (+1,233)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    86,134 miles
    Test number
    866333615061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass84,901 miles (+858)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    84,901 miles
    Test number
    526224814033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass84,043 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    84,043 miles
    Test number
    679525513070
    • NoteExhaust system rusty not leaking
  17. Fail84,043 miles (+1,202)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,043 miles
    Test number
    978665913077
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteExhaust system rusty not leaking
  18. Pass82,841 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    82,841 miles
    Test number
    828690912094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail82,841 miles (+1,104)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,841 miles
    Test number
    577229402073
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  20. Pass81,737 miles (+882)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    81,737 miles
    Test number
    136727301093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass80,855 miles (+88)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    80,855 miles
    Test number
    530615730028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail80,767 miles (+979)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,767 miles
    Test number
    424295710064
    • FailureNearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteSlight play in O/S/F steering arm.
  23. Pass79,788 miles (+879)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    79,788 miles
    Test number
    124767609468
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack
  24. Pass78,909 miles (+1,721)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    78,909 miles
    Test number
    134261228098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass77,188 miles (+2,472)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    77,188 miles
    Test number
    612636347059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
  26. Pass74,716 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    74,716 miles
    Test number
    784251366086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T898 JAR

Does T898 JAR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T898 JAR expired on 17 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T898 JAR?
The MOT on T898 JAR expired on 17 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T898 JAR done?
T898 JAR was recorded at 97,906 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2025, an average of 1,218 miles a year.
Has T898 JAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T898 JAR has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T898 JAR 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 T898 JAR find?
T898 JAR failed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2025 with 1 major defect and 5 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; age related corrosion on all underbody components; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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