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Toyota Corolla

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,332 cc

T978 SREMOT history

T978 SRE is a red petrol Toyota Corolla first used on 23 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2025 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 42,225 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Oct 2025
Mileage
42,225 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2024
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,426 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T978 SRE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Corolla
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,332 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T978 SRE was last recorded at 42,225 miles on 8 Oct 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,225 miles · 3 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,426 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 42,225 miles
  • 2023 – 41,624 miles
  • 2022 – 38,602 miles
  • 2021 – 37,623 miles
  • 2020 – 36,493 miles
  • 2019 – 35,684 miles
  • 2018 – 34,445 miles
  • 2017 – 32,870 miles
  • 2016 – 31,640 miles
  • 2015 – 29,958 miles
  • 2014 – 28,440 miles
  • 2013 – 26,416 miles
  • 2012 – 23,933 miles
  • 2011 – 21,496 miles
  • 2010 – 19,947 miles
  • 2009 – 19,247 miles
  • 2008 – 18,596 miles
  • 2007 – 17,360 miles
  • 2006 – 16,376 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,225 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass42,225 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    42,225 miles
    Test number
    502902265896
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail42,225 miles (+601)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,225 miles
    Test number
    455042539805
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass41,624 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    41,624 miles
    Test number
    767466225775
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail41,624 miles (+3,022)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,624 miles
    Test number
    723910743811
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass38,602 miles (+979)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    38,602 miles
    Test number
    247801449980
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded

  6. Pass37,623 miles (+1,130)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    37,623 miles
    Test number
    826255050292
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components

  7. Pass36,493 miles (+809)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    36,493 miles
    Test number
    811331427213
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes greased restricting inspection
    • AdvisorySlight damage to front number plate
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components

  8. Pass35,684 miles (+1,239)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    35,684 miles
    Test number
    673086980625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass34,445 miles (+1,575)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    34,445 miles
    Test number
    744408812857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass32,870 miles (+1,230)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    32,870 miles
    Test number
    336779422827
    • AdvisoryFront nearside and offside tyres wearing thin on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has some wear to edges

  11. Pass31,640 miles (+1,682)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    31,640 miles
    Test number
    941650399224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass29,958 miles (+1,518)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    29,958 miles
    Test number
    492429182133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,440 miles (+2,024)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    28,440 miles
    Test number
    336675054294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,416 miles (+2,483)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    26,416 miles
    Test number
    478973673220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass23,933 miles (+2,437)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    23,933 miles
    Test number
    139208052224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass21,496 miles (+7)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    21,496 miles
    Test number
    117685851217
    • NoteRear reg plate deteriorating,exhaust corroded in places,front tyres cracking in places

  17. Pass21,489 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    21,489 miles
    Test number
    618920131261
    • NoteRear reg plate deteriorating,both front tyres cut-cracking in places

  18. Fail21,489 miles (+1,542)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,489 miles
    Test number
    666790831215
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteRear reg plate deteriorating,both front tyres cut-cracking in places

  19. Pass19,947 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    19,947 miles
    Test number
    612401570222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail19,947 miles (+700)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,947 miles
    Test number
    974991970223
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  21. Pass19,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    19,247 miles
    Test number
    352884869490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail19,247 miles (+651)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,247 miles
    Test number
    851424869265
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  23. Pass18,596 miles (+1,236)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    18,596 miles
    Test number
    914211838218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,360 miles (+984)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    17,360 miles
    Test number
    833155037247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass16,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    16,376 miles
    Test number
    653886736275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T978 SRE

Does T978 SRE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T978 SRE expired on 7 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T978 SRE?
The MOT on T978 SRE expired on 7 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T978 SRE done?
T978 SRE was recorded at 42,225 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2024, an average of 1,426 miles a year.
Has T978 SRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T978 SRE has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T978 SRE 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 SRE find?
T978 SRE passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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