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BNZ9 89
MOTExpired
MOT due31 Mar 2026
First reg1 Aug 1989
Mileage139,386 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

36 years and 10 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 24 March 2026.

PASSED · 1 Apr 2025
Test date1 Apr 2025
Expiry31 Mar 2026
Test number860924854284
Mileage139,386 mi
AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED · 12 Mar 2025
Test date12 Mar 2025
Expiry—
Test number980223803485
Mileage139,377 mi
MajorNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheelarch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 5 Nov 2023
Test date5 Nov 2023
Expiry4 Nov 2024
Test number562665269908
Mileage138,939 mi
MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED · 4 Jul 2022
Test date4 Jul 2022
Expiry3 Jul 2023
Test number693286662170
Mileage138,873 mi
PASSED · 26 Mar 2021
Test date26 Mar 2021
Expiry25 Mar 2022
Test number451548646265
Mileage138,794 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
PASSED · 1 May 2019
Test date1 May 2019
Expiry2 Nov 2020
Test number991595491901
Mileage132,719 mi
Advisoryall coil springs corroded
Advisoryrear diff leaking
PASSED · 3 May 2018
Test date3 May 2018
Expiry2 May 2019
Test number765308623297
Mileage130,259 mi
AdvisoryRear Oil leak From rear diff.
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre perished.
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perished.
AdvisoryNearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
FAILED · 24 Apr 2018
Test date24 Apr 2018
Expiry—
Test number943057867131
Mileage130,259 mi
FailOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailOffside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
FailNearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
AdvisoryRear Oil leak From rear diff.
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre perished.
FailNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perished.
FailNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FailOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
PASSED · 14 Jun 2016
Test date14 Jun 2016
Expiry13 Jun 2017
Test number955805463858
Mileage130,219 mi
PASSED · 11 May 2015
Test date11 May 2015
Expiry10 May 2016
Test number788581335129
Mileage126,843 mi
FAILED · 8 May 2015
Test date8 May 2015
Expiry—
Test number898848625181
Mileage126,843 mi
FailOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
PASSED · 8 May 2014
Test date8 May 2014
Expiry7 May 2015
Test number806378124164
Mileage124,605 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 1 May 2013
Test date1 May 2013
Expiry30 Apr 2014
Test number727941023175
Mileage121,736 mi
FAILED · 30 Apr 2013
Test date30 Apr 2013
Expiry—
Test number267160923161
Mileage121,732 mi
FailNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
FailOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
PASSED · 21 Apr 2012
Test date21 Apr 2012
Expiry20 Apr 2013
Test number127082012137
Mileage118,172 mi
PASSED · 24 Jun 2011
Test date24 Jun 2011
Expiry23 Jun 2012
Test number117415671188
Mileage118,128 mi
PASSED · 15 Apr 2010
Test date15 Apr 2010
Expiry15 Apr 2011
Test number604495500140
Mileage117,162 mi
PASSED · 16 Apr 2009
Test date16 Apr 2009
Expiry15 Apr 2010
Test number211846409481
Mileage116,246 mi
PASSED · 27 Nov 2007
Test date27 Nov 2007
Expiry26 Nov 2008
Test number880521137335
Mileage113,114 mi
PASSED · 5 Oct 2006
Test date5 Oct 2006
Expiry4 Oct 2007
Test number963098376272
Mileage110,635 mi