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H272 MOL
MOTExpired
MOT due14 Aug 2016
First reg12 Oct 1990
Mileage69,345 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

35 years and 8 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 4 August 2025.

PASSED · 15 Aug 2015
Test date15 Aug 2015
Expiry14 Aug 2016
Test number849407925271
Mileage69,345 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
User Enteredfuel hose splitting
PASSED · 2 Jan 2014
Test date2 Jan 2014
Expiry1 Jan 2015
Test number505892404065
Mileage69,245 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FAILED · 20 Dec 2013
Test date20 Dec 2013
Expiry—
Test number936994153382
Mileage69,245 mi
FailNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FailNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
FailExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
PASSED · 11 Jul 2012
Test date11 Jul 2012
Expiry26 Jul 2013
Test number359673492118
Mileage69,189 mi
PASSED · 27 Jul 2011
Test date27 Jul 2011
Expiry26 Jul 2012
Test number417498601224
Mileage69,091 mi
PASSED · 27 Jul 2010
Test date27 Jul 2010
Expiry26 Jul 2011
Test number373718200245
Mileage68,823 mi
FAILED · 26 Jul 2010
Test date26 Jul 2010
Expiry—
Test number104047700229
Mileage68,623 mi
Failrear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
PASSED · 22 Jul 2009
Test date22 Jul 2009
Expiry21 Jul 2010
Test number882813309208
Mileage68,897 mi
FAILED · 20 Jul 2009
Test date20 Jul 2009
Expiry—
Test number810471009299
Mileage68,877 mi
FailNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
FailNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
FailOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
FailNearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
FAILED · 5 Jun 2008
Test date5 Jun 2008
Expiry—
Test number543317058130
Mileage68,391 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
PASSED · 5 Jun 2008
Test date5 Jun 2008
Expiry4 Jun 2009
Test number912337758159
Mileage68,391 mi
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
PASSED · 12 Jul 2006
Test date12 Jul 2006
Expiry11 Jul 2007
Test number584963696167
Mileage67,330 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
FAILED · 29 Jun 2006
Test date29 Jun 2006
Expiry—
Test number141060486190
Mileage67,249 mi
FailParking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
FailParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
FailOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
FailNearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
FailOffside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
FailNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FailOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
DangerousNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
DangerousOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
User Enteredslight play in steering rack
User Enteredrear disc's starting to corrode
User Enteredfront cooling fan mount broken in the center
User Enteredoil leak ( possible crank seal