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M653 TSS

1996 Toyota MPV

Blue Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

104,671 mi
Last recorded104,671 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota MPV111,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM653 TSS
MakeToyota
ModelMPV
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 104,671 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside inner sill welded and sealed

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 100,981 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside inner sill corroded out with prescribed area

Pass 6 Nov 2023 99,344 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective no pressure ()

Fail 6 Nov 2023 99,344 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective no pressure ()

Pass 7 Nov 2022 96,624 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve and paste repair (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 93,307 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 93,307 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 86,683 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 79,520 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 71,880 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 67,117 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 62,716 miles

All four tyres starting perish/crack on tread.

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 59,070 miles

All tyres cracking between tread pattern

Pass 1 Jul 2014 53,730 miles

All tyre are perished and have cracking in tread pattern

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 30 Jul 2013 53,100 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota MPV?

Based on 3,328 MOT tests across 270 vehicles.

68.8%
Pass Rate
7,380
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
270
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 163
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 162
fog lamp not working 135
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 110
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 105
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M653 TSS is a 1996 Toyota MPV in Blue with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1996 Toyota MPV models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 111,328 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota MPV fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 163 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M653 TSS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota MPV typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Toyota MPV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M653 TSS is a 1996 Toyota MPV, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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