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G7SP S
MOTExpired
MOT due22 Mar 2024
First reg15 May 1992
Mileage130,034 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

34 years and 1 month

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 26 February 2026.

PASSED · 16 Mar 2023
Test date16 Mar 2023
Expiry22 Mar 2024
Test number103395008775
Mileage130,034 mi
MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 16 Mar 2023
Test date16 Mar 2023
Expiry
Test number951620348044
Mileage130,034 mi
PrsNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 17 Mar 2022
Test date17 Mar 2022
Expiry22 Mar 2023
Test number821990743072
Mileage127,374 mi
Advisorypower steering leak
Advisoryhand brake near limit
FAILED · 11 Mar 2022
Test date11 Mar 2022
Expiry
Test number951059100389
Mileage127,296 mi
MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
PASSED · 23 Mar 2021
Test date23 Mar 2021
Expiry22 Mar 2022
Test number774523617240
Mileage124,962 mi
FAILED · 11 Mar 2021
Test date11 Mar 2021
Expiry
Test number384141932117
Mileage124,961 mi
MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 6 Feb 2020
Test date6 Feb 2020
Expiry6 Feb 2021
Test number336146206018
Mileage124,830 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 5 Feb 2020
Test date5 Feb 2020
Expiry
Test number123801962152
Mileage124,824 mi
MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MajorService brake effort inadequate at a wheel Both sides rear (1.2.1 (a) (i))
MajorParking brake inoperative on one side Both sides very poor (1.4.1 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 7 Feb 2019
Test date7 Feb 2019
Expiry6 Feb 2020
Test number243352557480
Mileage124,152 mi
MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
FAILED · 7 Feb 2019
Test date7 Feb 2019
Expiry
Test number624398964340
Mileage124,152 mi
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))
MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
FAILED · 17 Jan 2019
Test date17 Jan 2019
Expiry
Test number675166797051
Mileage124,152 mi
DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MajorHeadlamp aim not tested both headlamps stuck in down position (4.1.2 (b))
MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
PASSED · 10 Apr 2015
Test date10 Apr 2015
Expiry9 Apr 2016
Test number749660505181
Mileage122,096 mi
FAILED · 22 Dec 2014
Test date22 Dec 2014
Expiry
Test number555616954354
Mileage122,059 mi
FailOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FailOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FailOffside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
PASSED · 7 Jan 2014
Test date7 Jan 2014
Expiry6 Jan 2015
Test number848067304022
Mileage116,599 mi
FAILED · 7 Jan 2013
Test date7 Jan 2013
Expiry
Test number685107203002
Mileage116,039 mi
PrsOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PASSED · 7 Jan 2013
Test date7 Jan 2013
Expiry6 Jan 2014
Test number348027703022
Mileage116,039 mi
FAILED · 27 Oct 2011
Test date27 Oct 2011
Expiry
Test number507970201360
Mileage115,621 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
PASSED · 27 Oct 2011
Test date27 Oct 2011
Expiry26 Oct 2012
Test number895890201365
Mileage115,621 mi
PASSED · 7 Oct 2010
Test date7 Oct 2010
Expiry21 Oct 2011
Test number890980580290
Mileage115,087 mi
FAILED · 24 Sep 2010
Test date24 Sep 2010
Expiry
Test number344527060427
Mileage115,087 mi
FailParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FailWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailRear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
FailNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
User EnteredNail in offside rear tyre
FAILED · 22 Oct 2009
Test date22 Oct 2009
Expiry
Test number440445899227
Mileage112,557 mi
PrsOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
PrsNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PASSED · 22 Oct 2009
Test date22 Oct 2009
Expiry21 Oct 2010
Test number650355799210
Mileage112,557 mi
PASSED · 17 Sep 2008
Test date17 Sep 2008
Expiry27 Sep 2009
Test number354391368271
Mileage110,754 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 13 Sep 2007
Test date13 Sep 2007
Expiry27 Sep 2008
Test number622536957209
Mileage108,000 mi
PASSED · 28 Sep 2006
Test date28 Sep 2006
Expiry27 Sep 2007
Test number791321076277
Mileage105,970 mi
PASSED · 16 Sep 2005
Test date16 Sep 2005
Expiry15 Sep 2006
Test number572339455296
Mileage101,343 mi
FAILED · 12 Sep 2005
Test date12 Sep 2005
Expiry
Test number934835255220
Mileage101,343 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)
FailOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
FailOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
FailNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
FailNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)