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G71A RX
MOTValid
MOT due5 Oct 2026
First reg11 May 1990
Mileage130,799 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

36 years and 1 month

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 9 December 2025.

PASSED · 6 Oct 2025
Test date6 Oct 2025
Expiry5 Oct 2026
Test number472420599217
Mileage130,799 mi
AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides . (7.1.2 (b))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panard rod bushes . (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 23 Sep 2025
Test date23 Sep 2025
Expiry
Test number168160169624
Mileage130,798 mi
MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorFront Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both sides . (4.1.4 (c))
AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides . (7.1.2 (b))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorFront Steering locking device missing both sides ( split pins missing ) (2.1.3 (d))
MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panard rod bushes . (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Coil spring insecure not seated corrected properly . (5.3.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
DangerousFront Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts propshaft (4.11 (a) (iii))
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 10 May 2024
Test date10 May 2024
Expiry9 May 2025
Test number520360883560
Mileage130,070 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened radius arm (slightly bent) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front panhard rod (offside bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
FAILED · 30 Apr 2024
Test date30 Apr 2024
Expiry
Test number294406787647
Mileage130,070 mi
MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
DangerousWindscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii))
MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))
MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened radius arm (slightly bent) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front panhard rod (offside bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn prop shaft (rear joint) (6.1.7 (c) (i))
AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop shaft (rear joint) (6.1.7 (c) (i))
MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested both sides (4.1.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 21 Nov 2012
Test date21 Nov 2012
Expiry20 Nov 2013
Test number107566822311
Mileage129,200 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryFront Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
User EnteredCoolant leak
User EnteredProp-shaft universal joint worn
User EnteredWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
FAILED · 19 Nov 2012
Test date19 Nov 2012
Expiry
Test number925074322312
Mileage129,200 mi
FailNearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
FailNearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
FailFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
FailFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
PrsOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
PrsNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailOffside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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)
Failrear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryFront Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
User EnteredCoolant leak
User EnteredProp-shaft universal joint worn
User EnteredWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
PASSED · 30 Jul 2011
Test date30 Jul 2011
Expiry29 Jul 2012
Test number129901211266
Mileage128,946 mi
AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
User EnteredPropshaft component defective
User EnteredBattery insecure
User EnteredOil leak
User EnteredCondition of fromt bumper is poor
User EnteredCondition of drag link is poor
FAILED · 21 Jul 2011
Test date21 Jul 2011
Expiry
Test number526512701227
Mileage128,946 mi
FailNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailNearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
FailOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
FailOffside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
FailNearside Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)
FailRear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
User EnteredPropshaft component defective
User EnteredBattery insecure
User EnteredOil leak
User EnteredCondition of fromt bumper is poor
User EnteredCondition of drag link is poor
PASSED · 2 Jul 2010
Test date2 Jul 2010
Expiry26 Jul 2011
Test number450983580125
Mileage128,946 mi
AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryCentre Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
FAILED · 2 Jul 2010
Test date2 Jul 2010
Expiry
Test number261773480121
Mileage128,946 mi
PrsOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
PrsFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryCentre Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
PASSED · 27 Jul 2009
Test date27 Jul 2009
Expiry26 Jul 2010
Test number833758609205
Mileage128,299 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Enterednearside door mirror missing .
DangerousPropshaft component defective
User EnteredBattery insecure
User EnteredOil leak
User Enteredcondition of front and rear brake hose unions .
FAILED · 14 Jul 2009
Test date14 Jul 2009
Expiry
Test number602755399110
Mileage128,281 mi
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)
FailNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
FailOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
FailNearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
FailOffside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
FailNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Enterednearside door mirror missing .
DangerousPropshaft component defective
User EnteredBattery insecure
User EnteredOil leak
User Enteredcondition of front and rear brake hose unions .
PASSED · 16 Jul 2008
Test date16 Jul 2008
Expiry15 Jul 2009
Test number340758398182
Mileage126,296 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
PASSED · 18 Dec 2006
Test date18 Dec 2006
Expiry17 Dec 2007
Test number191662256387
Mileage126,154 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Lower Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
User Enteredfuel leak injection pump/valve ,slightly.
PASSED · 16 Feb 2006
Test date16 Feb 2006
Expiry15 Feb 2007
Test number530327146061
Mileage125,522 mi
FAILED · 28 Dec 2005
Test date28 Dec 2005
Expiry
Test number402652165436
Mileage125,259 mi
FailNearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
FailOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)