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G401 RFL
MOTExpired
MOT due18 Oct 2013
First reg28 Feb 1990
Mileage146,294 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

36 years and 4 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 6 February 2026.

PASSED · 19 Oct 2012
Test date19 Oct 2012
Expiry18 Oct 2013
Test number347963892261
Mileage146,294 mi
User Enteredfour point seat belts fitted to both front seats restricting access to rear seats
User Enteredrear axle bent
User Enteredlive wire rubbing drive shaft
User EnteredHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
FAILED · 17 Oct 2012
Test date17 Oct 2012
Expiry
Test number159431392261
Mileage146,294 mi
FailRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FailOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FailExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
User Enteredfour point seat belts fitted to both front seats restricting access to rear seats
User Enteredrear axle bent
User Enteredleft hand drive headlights fitted
User Enteredlive wire rubbing drive shaft
FAILED · 28 Sep 2012
Test date28 Sep 2012
Expiry
Test number226632872299
Mileage146,240 mi
FailNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
FailRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User EnteredTemporary fuel cap fitted
User Enteredfour point harness type front seat belts fitted restricting access to rear seats
User Enteredrear axle bent
PASSED · 4 Oct 2011
Test date4 Oct 2011
Expiry3 Oct 2012
Test number156847271229
Mileage143,420 mi
PASSED · 16 Dec 2009
Test date16 Dec 2009
Expiry23 Dec 2010
Test number662260959331
Mileage133,883 mi
FAILED · 15 Dec 2009
Test date15 Dec 2009
Expiry
Test number491259049490
Mileage133,882 mi
FailOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
PASSED · 24 Dec 2008
Test date24 Dec 2008
Expiry23 Dec 2009
Test number853879458328
Mileage119,449 mi
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)
FAILED · 15 Oct 2007
Test date15 Oct 2007
Expiry
Test number444308787210
Mileage119,162 mi
FailParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FailBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
FailOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
FailRear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
DangerousRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
DangerousNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
FailOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
DangerousNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
User EnteredOil leak
PASSED · 4 Oct 2006
Test date4 Oct 2006
Expiry16 Oct 2007
Test number503987676250
Mileage114,384 mi
PASSED · 17 Oct 2005
Test date17 Oct 2005
Expiry16 Oct 2006
Test number373810695231
Mileage109,605 mi