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Toyota Yaris

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 998 cc

T978 LAHMOT history

T978 LAH is a blue petrol Toyota Yaris first used on 6 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Mar 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 79,551 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Mar 2026
Mileage
79,551 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,990 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T978 LAH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Yaris
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T978 LAH was last recorded at 79,551 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 3,310 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,241 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,310 miles
Average per year
2,990 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,551 miles
  • 2025 – 76,241 miles
  • 2024 – 71,664 miles
  • 2023 – 65,150 miles
  • 2022 – 58,556 miles
  • 2021 – 54,827 miles
  • 2019 – 53,908 miles
  • 2018 – 52,760 miles
  • 2017 – 47,455 miles
  • 2016 – 45,200 miles
  • 2015 – 43,299 miles
  • 2014 – 41,388 miles
  • 2013 – 38,213 miles
  • 2012 – 35,235 miles
  • 2011 – 31,291 miles
  • 2010 – 28,247 miles
  • 2009 – 25,930 miles
  • 2008 – 24,486 miles
  • 2007 – 21,993 miles
  • 2006 – 20,645 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail79,551 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing has sharp edge where hole (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush split (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush split (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres cracked

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail79,551 miles (+3,310)1 dangerous4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,551 miles
    Test number
    239442632962
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing has sharp edge where hole (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush split (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush split (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres cracked

  2. Pass76,241 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    76,241 miles
    Test number
    116166244797
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres have cracks inside tread

  3. Fail76,241 miles (+4,577)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,241 miles
    Test number
    403745780596
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres have cracks inside tread

  4. Pass71,664 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    71,664 miles
    Test number
    979622419463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail71,663 miles (+6,513)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,663 miles
    Test number
    498869083201
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe, section by rear brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe, section by rear brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass65,150 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    65,150 miles
    Test number
    300262690011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement periushed (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Fail65,150 miles (+6,594)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,150 miles
    Test number
    171647082000
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement periushed (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

  8. Pass58,556 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    58,556 miles
    Test number
    658460156948
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished/cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished/cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail58,556 miles (+3,729)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,556 miles
    Test number
    302554152351
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill has hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished/cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished/cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass54,827 miles (+919)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    54,827 miles
    Test number
    691723988159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,908 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    53,908 miles
    Test number
    902853251715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail53,900 miles (+1,140)4 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,900 miles
    Test number
    575901333992
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill coroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake has little reserve travel left

  13. Pass52,760 miles (+5,305)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    52,760 miles
    Test number
    168183289079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    47,455 miles
    Test number
    904187610677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail47,455 miles (+2,255)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,455 miles
    Test number
    728004776324
    • Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

  16. Pass45,200 miles (+1,901)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    45,200 miles
    Test number
    902074126906
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking

  17. Pass43,299 miles (+1,911)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    43,299 miles
    Test number
    449204385117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,388 miles (+3,175)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    41,388 miles
    Test number
    878916184183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,213 miles (+2,978)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    38,213 miles
    Test number
    206013083427
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass35,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    35,235 miles
    Test number
    427845082165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail35,235 miles (+3,944)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,235 miles
    Test number
    497335382114
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  22. Pass31,291 miles (+3,044)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    31,291 miles
    Test number
    157809181132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  23. Pass28,247 miles (+2,317)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    28,247 miles
    Test number
    824749780151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,930 miles (+1,444)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    25,930 miles
    Test number
    693175259139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,486 miles (+2,493)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    24,486 miles
    Test number
    490327658143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,993 miles (+1,348)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    21,993 miles
    Test number
    864969857190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass20,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    20,645 miles
    Test number
    310520276187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T978 LAH

Does T978 LAH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T978 LAH expired on 7 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T978 LAH?
The MOT on T978 LAH expired on 7 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T978 LAH done?
T978 LAH was recorded at 79,551 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 2,990 miles a year.
Has T978 LAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T978 LAH has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T978 LAH 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 T978 LAH find?
T978 LAH failed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects and 7 advisories: offside front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened; nearside rear coil spring fractured or broken; offside front body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing has sharp edge where hole, and 9 more.

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