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ALHAMBRA · Silver

BL08 HTV
MOTValid
MOT due21 Jul 2026
First reg7 Aug 2008
Mileage128,726 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

17 years and 10 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 22 June 2026.

PASSED · 22 Jul 2025
Test date22 Jul 2025
Expiry21 Jul 2026
Test number946136768947
Mileage128,726 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side front outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases before box (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 22 Jul 2025
Test date22 Jul 2025
Expiry
Test number789477696256
Mileage128,726 mi
PrsFront Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side front outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases before box (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 11 Jul 2024
Test date11 Jul 2024
Expiry10 Jul 2025
Test number261111534815
Mileage119,969 mi
AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 11 Jul 2024
Test date11 Jul 2024
Expiry
Test number832538221156
Mileage119,969 mi
MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 11 Aug 2023
Test date11 Aug 2023
Expiry17 Aug 2024
Test number565652442825
Mileage110,270 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 15 Aug 2022
Test date15 Aug 2022
Expiry17 Aug 2023
Test number540052174291
Mileage104,235 mi
FAILED · 11 Aug 2022
Test date11 Aug 2022
Expiry
Test number415262715315
Mileage104,232 mi
DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
PASSED · 18 Aug 2021
Test date18 Aug 2021
Expiry17 Aug 2022
Test number922643654935
Mileage96,389 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 18 Aug 2021
Test date18 Aug 2021
Expiry
Test number462826593445
Mileage96,389 mi
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 7 Aug 2020
Test date7 Aug 2020
Expiry8 Aug 2021
Test number630250408026
Mileage87,170 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 12 years old (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
FAILED · 6 Aug 2020
Test date6 Aug 2020
Expiry
Test number864038206724
Mileage87,168 mi
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 12 years old (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED · 7 Aug 2019
Test date7 Aug 2019
Expiry8 Aug 2020
Test number304666015854
Mileage79,403 mi
FAILED · 7 Aug 2019
Test date7 Aug 2019
Expiry
Test number966114242524
Mileage79,403 mi
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
PASSED · 9 Aug 2018
Test date9 Aug 2018
Expiry8 Aug 2019
Test number459513195459
Mileage67,794 mi
AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge [215/55/16/91w] (5.2.3 (e))
Advisoryoil level on mimimum
FAILED · 7 Aug 2018
Test date7 Aug 2018
Expiry
Test number730699394235
Mileage67,761 mi
MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge [215/55/16/91w] (5.2.3 (e))
Advisoryoil level on mimimum
PASSED · 13 Jul 2017
Test date13 Jul 2017
Expiry5 Aug 2018
Test number182944243416
Mileage55,910 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
PASSED · 25 Jul 2016
Test date25 Jul 2016
Expiry5 Aug 2017
Test number689595052508
Mileage48,714 mi
PASSED · 4 Aug 2015
Test date4 Aug 2015
Expiry5 Aug 2016
Test number305126915284
Mileage45,118 mi
FAILED · 4 Aug 2015
Test date4 Aug 2015
Expiry
Test number817406615217
Mileage45,118 mi
FailNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
FailOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
PASSED · 29 Jul 2014
Test date29 Jul 2014
Expiry5 Aug 2015
Test number137800914261
Mileage41,845 mi
PASSED · 31 Jul 2013
Test date31 Jul 2013
Expiry5 Aug 2014
Test number538632813201
Mileage37,156 mi
FAILED · 30 Jul 2013
Test date30 Jul 2013
Expiry
Test number848791613263
Mileage37,156 mi
FailNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
FailOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
FailEmissions not tested (7.0)
PASSED · 21 Jul 2012
Test date21 Jul 2012
Expiry5 Aug 2013
Test number325443502442
Mileage33,033 mi
PASSED · 6 Aug 2011
Test date6 Aug 2011
Expiry5 Aug 2012
Test number657188911204
Mileage30,009 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
PASSED · 2 Jul 2010
Test date2 Jul 2010
Expiry1 Jul 2011
Test number400093580175
Mileage26,489 mi
User Enteredn/s/f inner cv gaiter is split
PASSED · 6 Jan 2010
Test date6 Jan 2010
Expiry5 Jan 2011
Test number601216100061
Mileage25,482 mi
PASSED · 2 Sep 2009
Test date2 Sep 2009
Expiry1 Sep 2010
Test number423335649296
Mileage20,166 mi
PASSED · 13 Aug 2008
Test date13 Aug 2008
Expiry12 Aug 2009
Test number551666528242
Mileage92 mi