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G529 DMO
MOTValid
MOT due18 Sep 2026
First reg8 Jun 1990
Mileage149,019 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

36 years

Fuel

Diesel

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PASSED · 19 Sep 2025
Test date19 Sep 2025
Expiry18 Sep 2026
Test number257456997611
Mileage149,019 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop both joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Advisoryheavily under sealed
FAILED · 5 Sep 2025
Test date5 Sep 2025
Expiry
Test number161945930206
Mileage149,005 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorNearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop both joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Advisoryheavily under sealed
FAILED · 15 Oct 2024
Test date15 Oct 2024
Expiry
Test number631754702063
Mileage148,985 mi
AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres very cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole chassis very corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shock mount at chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorFront passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at caliper (1.1.11 (c))
MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded drivers floor/body mount (1.1.21 (e) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front floor very corroded
MajorSteering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))
MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened front arm welded/inappropriate repair (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 14 Jan 2022
Test date14 Jan 2022
Expiry13 Jan 2023
Test number957406340271
Mileage148,961 mi
AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED · 11 Jan 2022
Test date11 Jan 2022
Expiry
Test number259160466410
Mileage148,958 mi
AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next to shocker mount, x2 holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 29 Jul 2020
Test date29 Jul 2020
Expiry28 Jul 2021
Test number836963963388
Mileage148,559 mi
AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 17 Jul 2019
Test date17 Jul 2019
Expiry16 Jan 2021
Test number395129226966
Mileage147,789 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (front bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (front bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 15 Jul 2019
Test date15 Jul 2019
Expiry
Test number200124409772
Mileage147,786 mi
MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (front bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (front bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 16 Jul 2018
Test date16 Jul 2018
Expiry15 Jul 2019
Test number692805043852
Mileage147,127 mi
FAILED · 23 May 2018
Test date23 May 2018
Expiry
Test number632108118932
Mileage147,118 mi
MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 5 Jun 2017
Test date5 Jun 2017
Expiry4 Jun 2018
Test number795232039231
Mileage145,555 mi
AdvisoryRear chassis slightly corroded
AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 4 Jun 2016
Test date4 Jun 2016
Expiry3 Jun 2017
Test number408771442511
Mileage143,371 mi
FAILED · 19 May 2016
Test date19 May 2016
Expiry
Test number885643904197
Mileage143,368 mi
FailNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
FailOffside Front 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)
FailHorn not working (1.6.2a)
PASSED · 27 May 2015
Test date27 May 2015
Expiry3 Jun 2016
Test number959607345127
Mileage140,945 mi
AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
User EnteredOil leak
DangerousFront prop rear u/j worn
User EnteredSmall fuel leak onto oil filter
FAILED · 27 May 2015
Test date27 May 2015
Expiry
Test number396077945109
Mileage140,945 mi
PrsOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
PrsHorn not working (1.6.2a)
AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
User EnteredOil leak
DangerousFront prop rear u/j worn
User EnteredSmall fuel leak onto oil filter
PASSED · 2 Jun 2014
Test date2 Jun 2014
Expiry3 Jun 2015
Test number419233554107
Mileage138,489 mi
AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredclutch pedal rubber missing
User Enteredn/s/r tyre perishing
FAILED · 30 May 2014
Test date30 May 2014
Expiry
Test number159920554156
Mileage138,479 mi
FailOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailHorn not working (1.6.2a)
FailNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailLower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredclutch pedal rubber missing
User Enteredn/s/r tyre perishing
PASSED · 4 Jun 2013
Test date4 Jun 2013
Expiry3 Jun 2014
Test number695555253124
Mileage135,765 mi
AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredclutch pedal rubber missing
FAILED · 30 May 2013
Test date30 May 2013
Expiry
Test number296130153105
Mileage135,755 mi
FailHorn not working (1.6.2a)
FailNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredclutch pedal rubber missing
PASSED · 23 May 2012
Test date23 May 2012
Expiry22 May 2013
Test number516354542155
Mileage132,768 mi
FAILED · 17 May 2012
Test date17 May 2012
Expiry
Test number519018832160
Mileage132,755 mi
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailOffside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
FailNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
FailOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
FailService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
PASSED · 19 May 2011
Test date19 May 2011
Expiry18 May 2012
Test number529659531179
Mileage128,792 mi
FAILED · 16 May 2011
Test date16 May 2011
Expiry
Test number896656231190
Mileage128,782 mi
FailOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
FailOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FailExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
User EnteredOil leak
PASSED · 14 May 2010
Test date14 May 2010
Expiry13 May 2011
Test number441444230118
Mileage124,673 mi
PASSED · 25 Jun 2009
Test date25 Jun 2009
Expiry25 Jun 2010
Test number673236679120
Mileage120,962 mi
PASSED · 26 Jun 2008
Test date26 Jun 2008
Expiry25 Jun 2009
Test number470098878148
Mileage116,656 mi
PASSED · 20 Jun 2007
Test date20 Jun 2007
Expiry19 Jun 2008
Test number884331977190
Mileage112,190 mi
FAILED · 18 Jun 2007
Test date18 Jun 2007
Expiry
Test number923309167172
Mileage112,186 mi
FailFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
FailNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FailExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
FailOffside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
PASSED · 17 Jun 2006
Test date17 Jun 2006
Expiry16 Jun 2007
Test number570248266150
Mileage108,006 mi
FAILED · 16 Jun 2006
Test date16 Jun 2006
Expiry
Test number571727166178
Mileage108,006 mi
FailNearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
FailOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)