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BAG4 37S
MOTValid
MOT due6 Mar 2027
First reg29 Sep 1987
Mileage159,684 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

38 years and 9 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 8 March 2026.

PASSED · 27 Feb 2026
Test date27 Feb 2026
Expiry6 Mar 2027
Test number100023080046
Mileage159,684 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 7 Mar 2025
Test date7 Mar 2025
Expiry6 Mar 2026
Test number954721308823
Mileage158,788 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 4 Mar 2025
Test date4 Mar 2025
Expiry
Test number397429591238
Mileage158,781 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
PASSED · 5 Mar 2024
Test date5 Mar 2024
Expiry4 Mar 2025
Test number237536196839
Mileage157,928 mi
MinorNearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door / bottom (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MinorRear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper marker lamp not working
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 22 Feb 2024
Test date22 Feb 2024
Expiry
Test number249581731396
Mileage157,918 km
MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Bonnet primary retaining device insecure hinge corroded / risk of coming appart (3.1 (c))
MinorNearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door / bottom (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
MinorRear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture x2 marked (1.1.11 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure most support hangers missing or broken (6.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill / marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))
MajorOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill / marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting leaf spring mounting / marked / inadequate previous repair (6.2.2 (d) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Road wheel spigot mounting excessively worn very corroded / marked (5.2.2 (c) (i))
MajorOffside Front Road wheel spigot mounting excessively worn very corroded / marked (5.2.2 (c) (i))
MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper marker lamp not working
DangerousRear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened front mounting (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
MajorExhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
PASSED · 25 Jan 2023
Test date25 Jan 2023
Expiry23 Feb 2024
Test number322728991476
Mileage156,429 mi
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
FAILED · 25 Jan 2023
Test date25 Jan 2023
Expiry
Test number293086585824
Mileage156,429 mi
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PrsNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 15 Feb 2022
Test date15 Feb 2022
Expiry23 Feb 2023
Test number187466458814
Mileage155,061 mi
AdvisoryUnderneath vehicle corroding
AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES , cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 14 Feb 2022
Test date14 Feb 2022
Expiry
Test number585309215709
Mileage155,050 mi
MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values Test limit 2.5 Test result 3.28 (8.2.2.2 (f))
MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryUnderneath vehicle corroding
AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES , cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED · 24 Feb 2021
Test date24 Feb 2021
Expiry23 Feb 2022
Test number494586175001
Mileage153,735 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
FAILED · 19 Feb 2021
Test date19 Feb 2021
Expiry
Test number947592093327
Mileage153,714 mi
MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger and rear of spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED · 15 Oct 2019
Test date15 Oct 2019
Expiry14 Oct 2020
Test number481864196607
Mileage152,499 km
AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
FAILED · 12 Oct 2019
Test date12 Oct 2019
Expiry
Test number964334168569
Mileage152,490 km
MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED · 3 Aug 2018
Test date3 Aug 2018
Expiry2 Aug 2019
Test number256699030873
Mileage152,157 km
AdvisoryOffside Front Coolant leak
AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED · 2 Aug 2017
Test date2 Aug 2017
Expiry1 Aug 2018
Test number144949168392
Mileage51,632 km
AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
PASSED · 15 Jul 2016
Test date15 Jul 2016
Expiry17 Jul 2017
Test number582924203458
Mileage50,394 mi
PASSED · 24 Jun 2015
Test date24 Jun 2015
Expiry17 Jul 2016
Test number868915475191
Mileage145,014 mi
PASSED · 18 Jul 2014
Test date18 Jul 2014
Expiry17 Jul 2015
Test number278709594434
Mileage140,247 km
AdvisoryNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
User Enteredfront tyres have some perishing to outer sidewalls
User Enteredrear tyres have abnormal tread wear
FAILED · 14 Jul 2014
Test date14 Jul 2014
Expiry
Test number197055094112
Mileage140,176 km
FailNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
FailNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
User Enteredfront tyres have some perishing to outer sidewalls
User Enteredrear tyres have abnormal tread wear
FAILED · 4 Aug 2012
Test date4 Aug 2012
Expiry
Test number349877812230
Mileage159,923 mi
FailNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
FailNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
FailNearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
FailOffside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Enteredcab showing signs of corrosion
PASSED · 19 Jul 2010
Test date19 Jul 2010
Expiry18 Jul 2011
Test number852630100218
Mileage131,778 km
FAILED · 15 Jul 2010
Test date15 Jul 2010
Expiry
Test number403886790197
Mileage131,776 km
FailNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
PASSED · 8 Apr 2009
Test date8 Apr 2009
Expiry7 Apr 2010
Test number184678299051
Mileage130,663 mi
AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
FAILED · 12 Jun 2008
Test date12 Jun 2008
Expiry
Test number853844168151
Mileage130,653 km
FailOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FailWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
FailFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
FailFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
FailNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
FailOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
FailNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
FailNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 7 Apr 2006
Test date7 Apr 2006
Expiry6 Apr 2007
Test number793707696026
Mileage122,895 mi
FAILED · 6 Apr 2006
Test date6 Apr 2006
Expiry
Test number442526796030
Mileage122,894 mi
FailService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FAILED · 25 May 2005
Test date25 May 2005
Expiry
Test number551025845199
Mileage119,111 mi
FailOffside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
FailFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
FailRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
FailCentre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
FailExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)
FailCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
FailOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)