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METRO CITY X · Brown

C490 EAT
MOTExpired
MOT due13 Oct 2025
First reg30 Jan 1986
Mileage34,176 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

40 years and 5 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 18 May 2026.

PASSED · 3 Oct 2024
Test date3 Oct 2024
Expiry13 Oct 2025
Test number715731048974
Mileage34,176 mi
FAILED · 19 Sep 2024
Test date19 Sep 2024
Expiry
Test number840469874697
Mileage34,149 mi
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
PASSED · 12 Oct 2023
Test date12 Oct 2023
Expiry13 Oct 2024
Test number825452057655
Mileage109,587 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
AdvisoryRear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 14 Oct 2022
Test date14 Oct 2022
Expiry13 Oct 2023
Test number199939178033
Mileage108,440 mi
AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 11 Oct 2022
Test date11 Oct 2022
Expiry
Test number501756248774
Mileage108,439 mi
MajorIndicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 21 Sep 2021
Test date21 Sep 2021
Expiry22 Sep 2022
Test number527269742572
Mileage106,833 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
PASSED · 16 Sep 2020
Test date16 Sep 2020
Expiry22 Sep 2021
Test number439987356831
Mileage105,698 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 13 Sep 2019
Test date13 Sep 2019
Expiry22 Sep 2020
Test number876772785298
Mileage104,575 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 12 Sep 2018
Test date12 Sep 2018
Expiry22 Sep 2019
Test number765255655594
Mileage102,969 mi
PASSED · 19 Sep 2017
Test date19 Sep 2017
Expiry22 Sep 2018
Test number794842690278
Mileage100,731 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
PASSED · 23 Sep 2016
Test date23 Sep 2016
Expiry22 Sep 2017
Test number908447660549
Mileage99,638 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
PASSED · 16 Sep 2015
Test date16 Sep 2015
Expiry22 Sep 2016
Test number247308690348
Mileage98,118 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
Advisoryengine has a slight oil leak.
FAILED · 9 Sep 2015
Test date9 Sep 2015
Expiry
Test number882651395719
Mileage98,097 mi
FailNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
Advisoryengine has a slight oil leak.
FAILED · 23 Sep 2014
Test date23 Sep 2014
Expiry
Test number167226064288
Mileage96,676 mi
PrsNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PrsOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
User Enteredall brake pipes are coverd in grease.
PASSED · 23 Sep 2014
Test date23 Sep 2014
Expiry22 Sep 2015
Test number157876164205
Mileage96,676 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
User Enteredall brake pipes are coverd in grease.
PASSED · 30 Aug 2013
Test date30 Aug 2013
Expiry29 Aug 2014
Test number677892743274
Mileage96,183 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
User Enteredrear cross member corroded
FAILED · 20 Aug 2013
Test date20 Aug 2013
Expiry
Test number416322533249
Mileage96,177 mi
FailNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
FailOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
FailOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FailService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredrear cross member corroded
PASSED · 17 Aug 2012
Test date17 Aug 2012
Expiry16 Aug 2013
Test number595330232219
Mileage94,865 mi
AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
User Enteredo/s boot floor is holed but is not in a prescribe area.
User Enteredrear cross member is corroded.
FAILED · 16 Aug 2012
Test date16 Aug 2012
Expiry
Test number765459122290
Mileage94,861 mi
FailHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
FailNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
FailOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
User Enteredo/s boot floor is holed but is not in a prescribe area.
User Enteredrear cross member is corroded.
FAILED · 24 Sep 2010
Test date24 Sep 2010
Expiry
Test number840507960292
Mileage94,781 mi
FailNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Enteredn/s boot floor corroded and holed outside perscribed area.
PASSED · 2 Oct 2009
Test date2 Oct 2009
Expiry4 Oct 2010
Test number521355579273
Mileage93,049 mi
User Enteredcorrosion on rear valance and front inner wings not a reason for a fail
PASSED · 5 Sep 2008
Test date5 Sep 2008
Expiry4 Oct 2009
Test number513499948260
Mileage91,220 mi
PASSED · 5 Oct 2007
Test date5 Oct 2007
Expiry4 Oct 2008
Test number172678977264
Mileage49,563 mi
FAILED · 19 Sep 2007
Test date19 Sep 2007
Expiry
Test number804782867200
Mileage69,512 mi
FailNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
DangerousFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
PASSED · 14 Sep 2006
Test date14 Sep 2006
Expiry14 Sep 2007
Test number614467456218
Mileage67,752 mi
PASSED · 15 Sep 2005
Test date15 Sep 2005
Expiry14 Sep 2006
Test number341318355285
Mileage65,921 mi