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F597 UDE
MOTValid
MOT due25 Sep 2026
First reg23 Mar 1989
Mileage146,591 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

37 years and 3 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 11 October 2025.

PASSED · 26 Sep 2025
Test date26 Sep 2025
Expiry25 Sep 2026
Test number490022737769
Mileage146,591 mi
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryUNDERSIDE CORRODED
PASSED · 31 Jan 2015
Test date31 Jan 2015
Expiry30 Jan 2016
Test number879321135034
Mileage146,591 mi
User EnteredHazard lights appear abit dim when operating
User EnteredSlight freeplay at steering
User EnteredFront to rear chassis, crossmember and outriggers getting corroded
User EnteredExcessive corrosion and holes at N/S/R end chassis areas (NOT within fail limits at time of test)
User EnteredCentre exhaust union getting abit loose
User EnteredB/Discs getting abit corroded
User EnteredAppears to be slight wear and movement at N/S/R w/bearing
User EnteredBonnet cable broken
FAILED · 23 Jan 2015
Test date23 Jan 2015
Expiry
Test number429893625060
Mileage146,591 mi
FailRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User EnteredHazard lights appear abit dim when operating
User EnteredSlight freeplay at steering
User EnteredFront to rear chassis, crossmember and outriggers getting corroded
User EnteredExcessive corrosion and holes at N/S/R end chassis areas (NOT within fail limits at time of test)
User EnteredCentre exhaust union getting abit loose
User EnteredB/Discs getting abit corroded
User EnteredAppears to be slight wear and movement at N/S/R w/bearing
User EnteredBonnet cable broken
User EnteredGENERAL VEHICLE CONDITION STARTING TO GET ABIT POOR
PASSED · 13 Jul 2013
Test date13 Jul 2013
Expiry12 Jul 2014
Test number626174793128
Mileage146,591 mi
User EnteredSlight play at steering drop arm ball joint.
User EnteredNearside front brake pipe starting to corrode.
User EnteredSlight play at nearside rear wheel bearing.
User EnteredRear brake pads appear worn.
FAILED · 5 Jul 2013
Test date5 Jul 2013
Expiry
Test number128726983109
Mileage146,591 mi
FailParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FailRear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
FailAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
FailNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FailOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FailNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
FailOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
FailOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FailRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
FailNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
User EnteredSlight play at steering drop arm ball joint.
User EnteredNearside front brake pipe starting to corrode.
User EnteredFront and rear brake discs corroded.
User EnteredSlight play at nearside rear wheel bearing.
User EnteredRear brake pads appear worn.
PASSED · 6 Jul 2010
Test date6 Jul 2010
Expiry5 Jul 2011
Test number551177180162
Mileage138,987 mi
User EnteredADVISE POSSIBLE FAULT WITH HORN CONTROL
FAILED · 3 Nov 2009
Test date3 Nov 2009
Expiry
Test number903607409390
Mileage138,954 mi
FailOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
FailRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
FailFront registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
FailRear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
FailNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FailOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FailParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FailCentre brake drum insecure (3.5.1i)
FailOffside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
FailOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
User Enteredrear propshaft missing
PASSED · 3 Sep 2007
Test date3 Sep 2007
Expiry2 Sep 2008
Test number790376147233
Mileage134,347 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
User Enteredfront number plate condition
User Enteredpark brake reserve travel
User Enteredo/s/r hub seal leak
User Enteredn/s/r tyre wall damage
FAILED · 3 Sep 2007
Test date3 Sep 2007
Expiry
Test number793106047205
Mileage134,337 mi
FailOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FailNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
User Enteredfront number plate condition
User Enteredn/s wiper blade condition
User Enteredpark brake reserve travel
User Enteredn/s/f tyre wall damage
User Enteredo/s/r hub seal slight leak
PASSED · 10 Apr 2006
Test date10 Apr 2006
Expiry9 Apr 2007
Test number241920006426
Mileage117,204 mi
User Enteredengine oil leak
FAILED · 10 Mar 2006
Test date10 Mar 2006
Expiry
Test number482719466036
Mileage116,726 mi
FailRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
FailOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FailFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
FailOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryFront Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
User EnteredADVISE FRONT PROPSHAFT BOLTS LOOSE