2018 Toyota C-HR 1.8L Hybrid electric · AE18 PBZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of deferred consumable replacements. While the most recent test in January 2026 at 74,151 miles resulted in a pass, it flagged multiple advisories regarding worn tyres and thinning rear brake pads. This follows a pattern of neglect seen in early 2025 where the car failed on several similar issues, suggesting that the owner only addresses mechanical faults when forced to by an MOT failure. The mileage progression is consistent with typical light-use patterns, averaging approximately 9,300 miles per year over the eight-year period. There is a steady accumulation from 31,721 miles in January 2023 to 74,151 miles in January 2026. However, the rapid sequence of the failure on January 17, 2025, and the pass on January 20, 2025, just just 102 miles, indicates a lack of proactive maintenance and a rushed approach to keeping the vehicle legal for the road. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the tyre set, as the record shows recurring uneven wear and perishing sidewalls across multiple years. The tester consistently noted edge wear on the front tyres, which often indicates alignment issues or worn suspension bushes. Furthermore, the advisory for thin rear brake pads suggests that the braking system has not been serviced recently, requiring a check of the condition of the rear discs to ensure they are not scoring or corroding from prolonged lack of use.