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C231 JFL
MOTExpired
MOT due4 Aug 2024
First reg1 Aug 1985
Mileage124,722 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

40 years and 10 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 10 April 2026.

PASSED · 5 Aug 2023
Test date5 Aug 2023
Expiry4 Aug 2024
Test number401942141521
Mileage124,722 mi
PASSED · 29 Jun 2022
Test date29 Jun 2022
Expiry28 Jun 2023
Test number194388677571
Mileage124,682 mi
PASSED · 14 Sep 2020
Test date14 Sep 2020
Expiry1 Oct 2021
Test number316023746291
Mileage124,510 mi
PASSED · 2 Oct 2019
Test date2 Oct 2019
Expiry1 Oct 2020
Test number258886566682
Mileage123,870 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED · 28 Aug 2018
Test date28 Aug 2018
Expiry31 Aug 2019
Test number593591443746
Mileage121,497 mi
PASSED · 1 Sep 2017
Test date1 Sep 2017
Expiry31 Aug 2018
Test number192901544225
Mileage119,963 mi
FAILED · 1 Sep 2017
Test date1 Sep 2017
Expiry
Test number116109945598
Mileage119,963 mi
PrsFront Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)
PASSED · 24 Jun 2016
Test date24 Jun 2016
Expiry23 Jun 2017
Test number945161775335
Mileage113,933 mi
FAILED · 5 Sep 2013
Test date5 Sep 2013
Expiry
Test number935618543204
Mileage113,921 mi
FailNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
FailNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
FailOffside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
FailNearside Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
FailNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FailOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FailNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
FailNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Enteredfront Exhaust corroded
User EnteredFiller neck corroded
User EnteredFuel tank corroded
User EnteredMain beam telltale not present
PASSED · 1 Sep 2012
Test date1 Sep 2012
Expiry3 Sep 2013
Test number678975842233
Mileage113,205 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
PASSED · 1 Sep 2011
Test date1 Sep 2011
Expiry3 Sep 2012
Test number359974241466
Mileage112,737 mi
FAILED · 31 Aug 2011
Test date31 Aug 2011
Expiry
Test number176923441256
Mileage112,734 mi
FailCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
FailOffside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
PASSED · 4 Sep 2010
Test date4 Sep 2010
Expiry3 Sep 2011
Test number564487440255
Mileage112,288 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
User EnteredNearside inner driveshaft gaiter split
User EnteredNearside front tyre worn on edges
PASSED · 15 Jul 2009
Test date15 Jul 2009
Expiry14 Aug 2010
Test number150996399102
Mileage110,406 mi
User Enteredfuel filler pipe corroded
User Enteredn/s front inner drive shaft gaitor split
FAILED · 9 Jul 2009
Test date9 Jul 2009
Expiry
Test number303890199107
Mileage110,402 mi
FailOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FailHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
FailNearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
FailOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
FailNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
FailOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
FailNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
FailOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredfuel filler pipe corroded
User Enteredn/s front inner drive shaft gaitor split
PASSED · 8 Aug 2008
Test date8 Aug 2008
Expiry14 Aug 2009
Test number144671128286
Mileage108,573 mi
User Enteredfuel tank and filler pipe corroded
PASSED · 15 Aug 2007
Test date15 Aug 2007
Expiry14 Aug 2008
Test number531627827287
Mileage100,194 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 14 Aug 2006
Test date14 Aug 2006
Expiry14 Aug 2007
Test number410966926207
Mileage91,364 mi
FAILED · 14 Aug 2006
Test date14 Aug 2006
Expiry
Test number803516926202
Mileage91,362 mi
FailNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)
DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
FailNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)