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F205 RPA
MOTExpired
MOT due22 Sep 2023
First reg1 Apr 1989
Mileage105,713 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

37 years and 3 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 14 November 2025.

FAILED · 2 Aug 2024
Test date2 Aug 2024
Expiry—
Test number313848452471
Mileage105,713 mi
MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 23 Sep 2022
Test date23 Sep 2022
Expiry22 Sep 2023
Test number267281938497
Mileage105,711 mi
PASSED · 2 Jun 2015
Test date2 Jun 2015
Expiry4 Jun 2016
Test number925043955167
Mileage104,702 mi
PASSED · 28 May 2014
Test date28 May 2014
Expiry4 Jun 2015
Test number856178844186
Mileage99,388 mi
User Enterednearside front outer c/v boot perished
User Enteredoffside front bottom ball joint boot damaged
User Enteredoffside front top strut mounts slight play
User Enteredouter sills undersilled
User Enteredoffside front outer sill damaged
User Enteredrear metal brake pipes corroding
User Enteredslight noise rear wheel bearings
User Enteredboth rear inner sills corroded and undersilled
User Enteredtemp repair exhaust rubbers
User Enteredboot floor corroding
PASSED · 5 Jun 2013
Test date5 Jun 2013
Expiry4 Jun 2014
Test number236556953459
Mileage98,888 mi
User Entereddrivers seat does not allow access to rear seats
User Enteredslight play in O/S/F top suspension mount
User EnteredGeneral underbody corrosion
FAILED · 4 Jun 2013
Test date4 Jun 2013
Expiry—
Test number746105953107
Mileage98,888 mi
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
User Entereddrivers seat does not allow access to rear seats
User Enteredslight play in O/S/F top suspension mount
User EnteredGeneral underbody corrosion
PASSED · 2 Jun 2012
Test date2 Jun 2012
Expiry2 Jun 2013
Test number187194552147
Mileage96,539 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
User EnteredNail in offside rear tyre
FAILED · 1 Jun 2012
Test date1 Jun 2012
Expiry—
Test number649543652183
Mileage96,537 mi
FailRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
User EnteredNail in offside rear tyre
PASSED · 3 Jun 2011
Test date3 Jun 2011
Expiry2 Jun 2012
Test number457454251117
Mileage90,932 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredoffside rear hub assembly noisy
FAILED · 3 Jun 2011
Test date3 Jun 2011
Expiry—
Test number656824351145
Mileage90,929 mi
FailNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
DangerousOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 3 Jun 2010
Test date3 Jun 2010
Expiry2 Jun 2011
Test number884874250198
Mileage85,714 mi
FAILED · 2 Jun 2010
Test date2 Jun 2010
Expiry—
Test number630463250122
Mileage85,714 mi
FailNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
FailOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
FailNearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
FailWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailFront Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
FailNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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)
AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
PASSED · 18 Dec 2008
Test date18 Dec 2008
Expiry17 Dec 2009
Test number194633958354
Mileage70,564 mi
FAILED · 9 Dec 2008
Test date9 Dec 2008
Expiry—
Test number472954148424
Mileage70,559 mi
FailDirection indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
FailRear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
FailOffside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
FailOffside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
FailOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FailNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
FailOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
FailOffside Front Mechanical brake component securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1i)
FailOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
FailOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
FailNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
FailOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
FailOffside Front Torque/reaction arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)
PASSED · 12 Feb 2008
Test date12 Feb 2008
Expiry23 Feb 2009
Test number803363748013
Mileage70,245 mi
User EnteredOil leak
FAILED · 8 Feb 2008
Test date8 Feb 2008
Expiry—
Test number144279238082
Mileage70,137 mi
FailOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailNearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
FailOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
FailOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
FailNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
DangerousBattery insecure
User EnteredOil leak
PASSED · 24 Feb 2007
Test date24 Feb 2007
Expiry23 Feb 2008
Test number724285257082
Mileage66,209 mi
FAILED · 24 Feb 2007
Test date24 Feb 2007
Expiry—
Test number290265557021
Mileage66,207 mi
FailRear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)