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A108 YGJ
MOTExpired
MOT due2 May 2026
First reg31 Dec 1983
Mileage101,915 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

42 years and 6 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 19 May 2026.

PASSED · 3 May 2025
Test date3 May 2025
Expiry2 May 2026
Test number232727382493
Mileage101,915 mi
MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 1 May 2025
Test date1 May 2025
Expiry
Test number307798462790
Mileage101,905 mi
MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
PASSED · 28 Oct 2023
Test date28 Oct 2023
Expiry27 Oct 2024
Test number390429617751
Mileage99,648 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 28 Oct 2023
Test date28 Oct 2023
Expiry
Test number793951120089
Mileage99,648 mi
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 25 Oct 2023
Test date25 Oct 2023
Expiry
Test number962353250490
Mileage99,645 mi
MajorOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 19 Oct 2022
Test date19 Oct 2022
Expiry19 Oct 2023
Test number375050409757
Mileage97,473 mi
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 18 Oct 2021
Test date18 Oct 2021
Expiry19 Oct 2022
Test number862040069261
Mileage95,824 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 9 Oct 2020
Test date9 Oct 2020
Expiry19 Oct 2021
Test number348997404619
Mileage94,553 mi
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 8 Apr 2019
Test date8 Apr 2019
Expiry19 Oct 2020
Test number122553047690
Mileage91,305 mi
Advisoryfront brake pipes slightly corroded
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED · 10 Apr 2018
Test date10 Apr 2018
Expiry19 Apr 2019
Test number494184130554
Mileage88,981 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi up inner wing (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi up inner wing (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 5 Apr 2017
Test date5 Apr 2017
Expiry19 Apr 2018
Test number811750347105
Mileage87,850 mi
AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play idler arm (2.2.B.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 20 Apr 2016
Test date20 Apr 2016
Expiry19 Apr 2017
Test number381159740976
Mileage86,229 mi
PASSED · 12 Mar 2015
Test date12 Mar 2015
Expiry30 Mar 2016
Test number695221275092
Mileage85,702 mi
User EnteredOil leak
FAILED · 5 Mar 2015
Test date5 Mar 2015
Expiry
Test number309614665020
Mileage85,699 mi
FailNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
FailOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
FailOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FailFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
FailNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
User EnteredOil leak
User Enteredn/s/f wheel bearing not tested
PASSED · 31 Mar 2014
Test date31 Mar 2014
Expiry30 Mar 2015
Test number935170094093
Mileage85,390 mi
User EnteredOil leak
User Enteredslight bind to n/s/f brake
FAILED · 27 Mar 2014
Test date27 Mar 2014
Expiry
Test number639466884022
Mileage85,385 mi
FailFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
FailNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
FailRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
FailRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FailFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
User EnteredOil leak
User Enteredslight bind to n/s/f brake
PASSED · 11 Mar 2013
Test date11 Mar 2013
Expiry10 Mar 2014
Test number186620473489
Mileage84,888 mi
FAILED · 11 Mar 2013
Test date11 Mar 2013
Expiry
Test number478300273035
Mileage84,888 mi
FailNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
PASSED · 10 Feb 2012
Test date10 Feb 2012
Expiry21 Feb 2013
Test number687681242011
Mileage84,578 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredNail in rear tyre
User EnteredSpare tyre defective
User EnteredOil leak
FAILED · 10 Feb 2012
Test date10 Feb 2012
Expiry
Test number708671642007
Mileage84,578 mi
PrsRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredNail in rear tyre
User EnteredSpare tyre defective
User EnteredOil leak
PASSED · 22 Feb 2011
Test date22 Feb 2011
Expiry21 Feb 2012
Test number685413251047
Mileage84,351 mi
PASSED · 10 Nov 2009
Test date10 Nov 2009
Expiry9 Nov 2010
Test number780654419321
Mileage83,685 mi
PASSED · 21 Oct 2008
Test date21 Oct 2008
Expiry30 Oct 2009
Test number294325498233
Mileage83,193 mi
PASSED · 31 Oct 2007
Test date31 Oct 2007
Expiry30 Oct 2008
Test number862624607324
Mileage81,659 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
User EnteredOil leak
PASSED · 10 Oct 2006
Test date10 Oct 2006
Expiry9 Oct 2007
Test number890093786264
Mileage78,465 mi