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F856 GUM
MOTExpired
MOT due31 Aug 2019
First reg5 May 1989
Mileage165,791 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

37 years and 1 month

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 14 May 2026.

PASSED · 1 Sep 2018
Test date1 Sep 2018
Expiry31 Aug 2019
Test number972077748243
Mileage165,791 mi
Advisorywheel bearing slightly noisey
Advisoryoffside and nearside front body slight corrosion
Advisoryoffside and nearside rear body slight corrosion
Advisorycoil springs corroded
PASSED · 18 Jul 2017
Test date18 Jul 2017
Expiry17 Jul 2018
Test number139340059446
Mileage165,495 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisoryfloor undersealed
FAILED · 15 Jul 2017
Test date15 Jul 2017
Expiry—
Test number398849981759
Mileage165,495 mi
FailNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
FailOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
FailNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
FailOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
FAILED · 1 Mar 2017
Test date1 Mar 2017
Expiry—
Test number545301324326
Mileage165,495 mi
FailDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
FailAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
DangerousNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering big hole (6.1.A.1)
DangerousOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
DangerousNearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
FailOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)
PASSED · 29 Feb 2016
Test date29 Feb 2016
Expiry28 Feb 2017
Test number576151256965
Mileage165,495 mi
AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
PASSED · 19 Dec 2015
Test date19 Dec 2015
Expiry22 Dec 2016
Test number906161298451
Mileage165,495 mi
AdvisoryAnti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
PASSED · 23 Dec 2014
Test date23 Dec 2014
Expiry22 Dec 2015
Test number145507054393
Mileage163,981 mi
FAILED · 30 Oct 2014
Test date30 Oct 2014
Expiry—
Test number449673904390
Mileage163,966 mi
FailNearside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
FailNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FailFuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)
FailRear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
FailNearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
FailNearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
FailNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
User EnteredOil leak
PASSED · 24 Jun 2010
Test date24 Jun 2010
Expiry23 Jun 2011
Test number791675670192
Mileage162,611 mi
PASSED · 10 Jun 2008
Test date10 Jun 2008
Expiry9 Jun 2009
Test number923592768137
Mileage160,060 mi
PASSED · 8 Jun 2007
Test date8 Jun 2007
Expiry7 Jun 2008
Test number873489757138
Mileage158,805 mi
PASSED · 21 Nov 2005
Test date21 Nov 2005
Expiry20 Nov 2006
Test number420565125372
Mileage156,662 mi
User EnteredBrake performance lower than expected