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D531 YCK
MOTValid
MOT due1 Apr 2027
First reg26 Mar 1987
Mileage71,232 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

39 years and 3 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 29 April 2026.

PASSED · 2 Apr 2026
Test date2 Apr 2026
Expiry1 Apr 2027
Test number203183048940
Mileage71,232 mi
MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED · 2 Apr 2026
Test date2 Apr 2026
Expiry
Test number281744083665
Mileage71,219 mi
MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 21 Feb 2025
Test date21 Feb 2025
Expiry20 Feb 2026
Test number755817864081
Mileage70,973 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 9 Nov 2023
Test date9 Nov 2023
Expiry8 Nov 2024
Test number518625420175
Mileage70,840 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front strut top mount is worn
AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
FAILED · 5 Mar 2021
Test date5 Mar 2021
Expiry
Test number401598705049
Mileage70,819 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust gas leak from front flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine, few drop of oil coming off engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced excessive corrosion to o/s/r inner wing at seat belt mount point behind fuel tank neck (7.1.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 3 Apr 2019
Test date3 Apr 2019
Expiry2 Oct 2020
Test number660949440024
Mileage70,347 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center Pipe (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 29 Mar 2018
Test date29 Mar 2018
Expiry28 Mar 2019
Test number116921895943
Mileage70,048 mi
AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator area
AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
FAILED · 26 Mar 2018
Test date26 Mar 2018
Expiry
Test number248698642328
Mileage70,044 mi
AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator area
FailExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailFuel pipe leaking @ carb (7.2.3)
AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
PASSED · 3 Mar 2017
Test date3 Mar 2017
Expiry2 Mar 2018
Test number290292205489
Mileage69,329 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion seat belt mount (6.1.A.1)
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)
Advisoryexhaust backbox rubber hangers perished and splitting
PASSED · 13 Feb 2016
Test date13 Feb 2016
Expiry12 Feb 2017
Test number360067581008
Mileage67,477 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)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
PASSED · 24 Dec 2014
Test date24 Dec 2014
Expiry23 Dec 2015
Test number256828154386
Mileage66,837 mi
FAILED · 19 Nov 2014
Test date19 Nov 2014
Expiry
Test number655713224315
Mileage66,837 mi
FailOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
FailBattery insecure (1.9.1)
FailOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
User Enteredall front suspension bushes perished
PASSED · 3 May 2013
Test date3 May 2013
Expiry2 May 2014
Test number826263223145
Mileage64,170 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 1 May 2013
Test date1 May 2013
Expiry
Test number285571023494
Mileage64,170 mi
FailNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FailOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
PASSED · 18 Jul 2011
Test date18 Jul 2011
Expiry17 Jul 2012
Test number659769691125
Mileage59,794 mi
AdvisoryCentre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
FAILED · 14 Jul 2011
Test date14 Jul 2011
Expiry
Test number698225691196
Mileage59,794 mi
FailNearside brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)
FailOffside brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)
FailOffside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryCentre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
PASSED · 13 Feb 2009
Test date13 Feb 2009
Expiry24 Feb 2010
Test number882834149009
Mileage59,420 mi
PASSED · 13 Feb 2008
Test date13 Feb 2008
Expiry24 Feb 2009
Test number123394248057
Mileage57,095 mi
AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
PASSED · 16 Feb 2007
Test date16 Feb 2007
Expiry24 Feb 2008
Test number441857747007
Mileage54,368 mi
PASSED · 21 Feb 2006
Test date21 Feb 2006
Expiry24 Feb 2007
Test number573562456061
Mileage52,089 mi