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H262 HLE
MOTValid
MOT due17 Nov 2026
First reg27 Mar 1991
Mileage41,452 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

35 years and 3 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 25 November 2025.

PASSED · 18 Nov 2025
Test date18 Nov 2025
Expiry17 Nov 2026
Test number785689238309
Mileage41,452 mi
AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
AdvisoryMovement in bot front seat back rest mechanisms
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
FAILED · 11 Nov 2025
Test date11 Nov 2025
Expiry—
Test number590208716569
Mileage41,427 mi
MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
AdvisoryMovement in bot front seat back rest mechanisms
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 9 Nov 2024
Test date9 Nov 2024
Expiry8 Nov 2025
Test number178599665747
Mileage36,785 mi
FAILED · 7 Nov 2024
Test date7 Nov 2024
Expiry—
Test number867289657475
Mileage36,785 mi
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
PASSED · 9 Nov 2023
Test date9 Nov 2023
Expiry8 Nov 2024
Test number276728899408
Mileage33,707 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 19 Oct 2021
Test date19 Oct 2021
Expiry18 Oct 2022
Test number437804657439
Mileage32,756 mi
PASSED · 29 Sep 2020
Test date29 Sep 2020
Expiry10 Oct 2021
Test number294168445214
Mileage32,590 mi
FAILED · 29 Sep 2020
Test date29 Sep 2020
Expiry—
Test number480480808675
Mileage32,590 mi
PrsFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
PASSED · 22 Mar 2019
Test date22 Mar 2019
Expiry10 Oct 2020
Test number909664683407
Mileage32,399 mi
Advisorynearside front wiper smearing slightly
Advisory(strong advice) nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded
Advisorynaerside rear +offside rear brake hose pipes ferrules corroded (strong advice)
Advisorynearside front +offside front brake hose pipe deteriorated+ferrules corroded (strong advice)
Advisoryfuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
Advisoryoil leaks from gearbox area
Advisoryslight brake bind to offside rear
Advisorynearside front outer cv gaiter cracking/deteriorated
FAILED · 22 Mar 2019
Test date22 Mar 2019
Expiry—
Test number357037480270
Mileage32,399 mi
Advisorynearside front wiper smearing slightly
Advisory(strong advice) nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded
Advisorynaerside rear +offside rear brake hose pipes ferrules corroded (strong advice)
Advisorynearside front +offside front brake hose pipe deteriorated+ferrules corroded (strong advice)
Advisoryfuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
Advisoryoil leaks from gearbox area
Advisoryslight brake bind to offside rear
Advisorynearside front outer cv gaiter cracking/deteriorated
PrsOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 28 Mar 2018
Test date28 Mar 2018
Expiry10 Apr 2019
Test number369005777347
Mileage32,175 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipe corroded(strong advice) (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside front (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside rear (3.6.B.4e)
Advisoryoffside outer cv gaiter deteriorated/cracking
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)
PASSED · 23 Mar 2017
Test date23 Mar 2017
Expiry10 Apr 2018
Test number569388448573
Mileage31,867 mi
Advisoryrear wiper split/worn
Advisoryoil leaks
AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both side front +both side rear (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side front +both side rears (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisorynearside outer cv gaiter cracking
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)
Advisoryfront washers jets needs adjusting
FAILED · 23 Mar 2017
Test date23 Mar 2017
Expiry—
Test number348946904702
Mileage31,867 mi
FailWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers worn+split (8.2.2)
Advisoryrear wiper split/worn
Advisoryoil leaks
AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both side front +both side rear (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side front +both side rears (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisorynearside outer cv gaiter cracking
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)
Advisoryfront washers jets needs adjusting
PASSED · 22 Mar 2016
Test date22 Mar 2016
Expiry10 Apr 2017
Test number943199422962
Mileage31,454 mi
Advisorybrake pad anti slip slightly worn
Advisorycarbon canister unit vent rubber pipe deteriorated
Advisoryadvise on offside rear brakes binding slightly
FAILED · 22 Mar 2016
Test date22 Mar 2016
Expiry—
Test number973531042327
Mileage31,454 mi
Advisorybrake pad anti slip slightly worn
Advisorydifferent size tyres fitted on front 145 r13 and rear 165 70 r13
Advisorystrong advise front tyres cracking
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)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisorycarbon canister unit vent rubber pipe deteriorated
FailRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisoryadvise on offside rear brakes binding slightly
PASSED · 25 Mar 2015
Test date25 Mar 2015
Expiry10 Apr 2016
Test number707934085085
Mileage31,020 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryRear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
User Enteredf/s f tyer crack insid
PASSED · 17 Mar 2014
Test date17 Mar 2014
Expiry10 Apr 2015
Test number357976074024
Mileage30,431 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 26 Mar 2013
Test date26 Mar 2013
Expiry10 Apr 2014
Test number309135483035
Mileage30,010 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryFront suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
User EnteredFuel pipe/s corroded
User EnteredOil leak
User Enteredrear bump stops deteriorated
FAILED · 25 Mar 2013
Test date25 Mar 2013
Expiry—
Test number199574183450
Mileage30,005 mi
FailNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryFront suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
User EnteredFuel pipe/s corroded
User EnteredOil leak
User Enteredrear bump stops deteriorated
PASSED · 19 Mar 2012
Test date19 Mar 2012
Expiry10 Apr 2013
Test number959019972089
Mileage29,489 mi
User EnteredOil leak
PASSED · 5 Apr 2011
Test date5 Apr 2011
Expiry10 Apr 2012
Test number129945591005
Mileage28,991 mi
PASSED · 22 Mar 2010
Test date22 Mar 2010
Expiry10 Apr 2011
Test number872701780015
Mileage28,248 mi
PASSED · 23 Mar 2009
Test date23 Mar 2009
Expiry10 Apr 2010
Test number911822289011
Mileage27,520 mi
User EnteredOil leak
PASSED · 27 Mar 2008
Test date27 Mar 2008
Expiry10 Apr 2009
Test number234087688060
Mileage26,669 mi
PASSED · 29 Mar 2007
Test date29 Mar 2007
Expiry10 Apr 2008
Test number902748487058
Mileage25,721 mi
User EnteredOil leak
PASSED · 22 Mar 2006
Test date22 Mar 2006
Expiry10 Apr 2007
Test number352521586076
Mileage24,939 mi
User Enteredoil leak