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C474 NEV
MOTValid
MOT due7 Jul 2026
First reg29 May 1986
Mileage72,748 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

40 years and 1 month

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 12 October 2025.

PASSED · 8 Jul 2025
Test date8 Jul 2025
Expiry7 Jul 2026
Test number426684277103
Mileage72,748 mi
AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
FAILED · 3 Jul 2025
Test date3 Jul 2025
Expiry
Test number857399777640
Mileage72,746 mi
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
MajorIndicator switch inoperative - Stalk / relay (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront - Suspension and its braking components have varied stages of corrosion
PASSED · 9 Jan 2024
Test date9 Jan 2024
Expiry8 Jan 2025
Test number956151286568
Mileage72,344 mi
AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 4 Nov 2021
Test date4 Nov 2021
Expiry3 Nov 2022
Test number592820778448
Mileage72,311 mi
AdvisoryOil leak
AdvisoryFuel lines slightly corroded front to rear
AdvisoryOffside front and both rear tyres are cracked and perished 185/60/14
FAILED · 26 Oct 2021
Test date26 Oct 2021
Expiry
Test number212695950270
Mileage72,311 mi
AdvisoryOil leak
AdvisoryFuel lines slightly corroded front to rear
AdvisoryOffside front and both rear tyres are cracked and perished 185/60/14
MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
PASSED · 14 Dec 2020
Test date14 Dec 2020
Expiry13 Dec 2021
Test number988456897781
Mileage72,297 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 2 Dec 2020
Test date2 Dec 2020
Expiry
Test number539543792665
Mileage72,297 mi
MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 26 Oct 2019
Test date26 Oct 2019
Expiry25 Oct 2020
Test number308222038882
Mileage72,289 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 1 Aug 2018
Test date1 Aug 2018
Expiry31 Jul 2019
Test number630991741189
Mileage
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED · 26 Jul 2018
Test date26 Jul 2018
Expiry
Test number283926067720
Mileage
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
MajorOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 25 May 2017
Test date25 May 2017
Expiry24 May 2018
Test number203257257045
Mileage72,143 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both sides (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both sides (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
PASSED · 9 Apr 2016
Test date9 Apr 2016
Expiry22 Apr 2017
Test number125228492816
Mileage72,003 mi
AdvisoryOffside rear sill corroded
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAILED · 2 Apr 2016
Test date2 Apr 2016
Expiry
Test number158728050620
Mileage71,981 mi
FailOffside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
AdvisoryOffside rear sill corroded
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 27 Mar 2015
Test date27 Mar 2015
Expiry22 Apr 2016
Test number578726185098
Mileage71,372 mi
AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User EnteredOil leak
User Enteredfuel pipes corroded
FAILED · 25 Mar 2015
Test date25 Mar 2015
Expiry
Test number358434585067
Mileage71,360 mi
Failrear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
FailOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FailNearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)
FailSteering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)
FailService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
User EnteredOil leak
User EnteredFuel pipes corroded
PASSED · 23 Apr 2014
Test date23 Apr 2014
Expiry22 Apr 2015
Test number265423614401
Mileage71,297 mi
PASSED · 8 Feb 2013
Test date8 Feb 2013
Expiry8 Feb 2014
Test number729039633064
Mileage71,022 mi
FAILED · 8 Feb 2013
Test date8 Feb 2013
Expiry
Test number599629033055
Mileage71,022 mi
FailOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FailRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAILED · 30 Jan 2012
Test date30 Jan 2012
Expiry
Test number796470232064
Mileage70,899 mi
PrsRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
User Enteredwind screen chip
PASSED · 30 Jan 2012
Test date30 Jan 2012
Expiry8 Feb 2013
Test number748320032094
Mileage70,899 mi
User Enteredwind screen chip
PASSED · 9 Feb 2011
Test date9 Feb 2011
Expiry8 Feb 2012
Test number435790441025
Mileage68,734 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
User Enteredwind screen stone chip
FAILED · 7 Feb 2011
Test date7 Feb 2011
Expiry
Test number887978931028
Mileage68,733 mi
FailOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
FailOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
User Enteredwind screen stone chip
FAILED · 25 Jan 2010
Test date25 Jan 2010
Expiry
Test number933505120066
Mileage68,373 mi
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User EnteredFuel pipe/s corroded
User EnteredOil leak
User Enteredboth sills corroded slightly
User Enteredfuel filler neck hose damaged slightly
PASSED · 25 Jan 2010
Test date25 Jan 2010
Expiry25 Jan 2011
Test number611515920053
Mileage68,373 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User EnteredFuel pipe/s corroded
User EnteredOil leak
User Enteredboth sills corroded slightly
User Enteredfuel filler neck hose damaged slightly
FAILED · 23 Jan 2010
Test date23 Jan 2010
Expiry
Test number233683420067
Mileage68,373 mi
FailOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
FailCentre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
FailBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User EnteredFuel pipe/s corroded
User EnteredOil leak
User Enteredboth sills corroded slightly
User Enteredfuel filler neck hose damaged slightly
PASSED · 26 Jan 2009
Test date26 Jan 2009
Expiry25 Jan 2010
Test number120486629082
Mileage67,231 mi
PASSED · 22 Jan 2008
Test date22 Jan 2008
Expiry24 Jan 2009
Test number463992728033
Mileage66,143 mi
PASSED · 25 Jan 2007
Test date25 Jan 2007
Expiry24 Jan 2008
Test number952785127011
Mileage64,091 mi