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H883 WYU
MOTExpired
MOT due1 Apr 2026
First reg14 Aug 1990
Mileage55,778 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

35 years and 10 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 15 December 2025.

PASSED · 2 Apr 2025
Test date2 Apr 2025
Expiry1 Apr 2026
Test number305186468030
Mileage55,778 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
PASSED · 9 May 2024
Test date9 May 2024
Expiry8 May 2025
Test number447390346040
Mileage48,263 mi
PASSED · 9 Sep 2022
Test date9 Sep 2022
Expiry8 Sep 2023
Test number140594724655
Mileage47,965 mi
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryRear Fuel tank straps are corroded.
MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear bushes. (5.1.2 (b) (i))
PASSED · 1 Jun 2022
Test date1 Jun 2022
Expiry31 May 2023
Test number457895090818
Mileage47,965 mi
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes Rusty on fasteners (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both Rear subframe bushes worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
AdvisorySlight play in steering rack.
FAILED · 19 May 2022
Test date19 May 2022
Expiry
Test number502968465920
Mileage47,965 mi
MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
MajorSteering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes Rusty on fasteners (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both Rear subframe bushes worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
AdvisorySlight play in steering rack.
PASSED · 11 Feb 2021
Test date11 Feb 2021
Expiry10 Feb 2022
Test number822671281438
Mileage45,743 mi
Advisorystonechips to windscreen
MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight wear
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside front nearside/offside rear front to rear pipework painted with grease (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective gearbox rear mounting worn/leaking fluid
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe upper surface corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door difficult to open (6.2.3 (c) (i))
FAILED · 28 Jan 2021
Test date28 Jan 2021
Expiry
Test number824907268398
Mileage45,731 mi
Advisorystonechips to windscreen
MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheelarch/sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight wear
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight wear
MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside front nearside/offside rear front to rear pipework painted with grease (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective gearbox rear mounting worn/leaking fluid
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe upper surface corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door difficult to open (6.2.3 (c) (i))
PASSED · 24 Jul 2019
Test date24 Jul 2019
Expiry28 Jan 2021
Test number260870846528
Mileage41,075 mi
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 31 Jul 2018
Test date31 Jul 2018
Expiry30 Jul 2019
Test number898598749597
Mileage39,616 mi
AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear number plate light bulb dim
FAILED · 31 Jul 2018
Test date31 Jul 2018
Expiry
Test number731928360180
Mileage39,616 mi
MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Rear mounts (6.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear number plate light bulb dim
PASSED · 24 Jul 2017
Test date24 Jul 2017
Expiry30 Jul 2018
Test number480422085933
Mileage37,013 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Advisoryrear exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated
PASSED · 8 Jul 2016
Test date8 Jul 2016
Expiry30 Jul 2017
Test number753735360100
Mileage34,295 mi
AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisoryboth front top suspension mounts showing signs of cracking
FAILED · 7 Jul 2016
Test date7 Jul 2016
Expiry
Test number688841784525
Mileage34,295 mi
AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
FailOffside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
FailOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisoryboth front top suspension mounts showing signs of cracking
PASSED · 31 Jul 2015
Test date31 Jul 2015
Expiry30 Jul 2016
Test number598792715270
Mileage30,849 mi
AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User EnteredCoolant leak
User Enteredrear exhaust rubber mounts perished
PASSED · 29 Jul 2014
Test date29 Jul 2014
Expiry28 Jul 2015
Test number127510614214
Mileage21,728 mi
AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User EnteredPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
FAILED · 24 Jul 2014
Test date24 Jul 2014
Expiry
Test number387985704227
Mileage21,728 mi
FailHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
FailOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
FailSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
FailOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
FailOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User EnteredPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
FAILED · 4 Mar 2014
Test date4 Mar 2014
Expiry
Test number129993764019
Mileage21,721 mi
FailWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
FailNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
FailRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FailRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
FailHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
FailSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
FailSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
FailNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
FailOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 11 Jan 2013
Test date11 Jan 2013
Expiry3 Feb 2014
Test number118871513463
Mileage19,152 mi
PASSED · 20 Jan 2012
Test date20 Jan 2012
Expiry3 Feb 2013
Test number385720722057
Mileage16,059 mi
AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
User Entereddust in hazard warning light switch
User Enteredo\s\r door release handle stiff
User Entereddust in fog light switch
User Enteredo\s headlight fixing bit worn
FAILED · 20 Jan 2012
Test date20 Jan 2012
Expiry
Test number649380622082
Mileage16,059 mi
FailFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
User Entereddust in hazard warning light switch
User Enteredo\s\r door release handle stiff
User Entereddust in fog light switch
User Enteredo\s headlight fixing bit worn
PASSED · 28 Jan 2011
Test date28 Jan 2011
Expiry3 Feb 2012
Test number538928721021
Mileage13,758 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
PASSED · 4 Feb 2010
Test date4 Feb 2010
Expiry3 Feb 2011
Test number514385930062
Mileage12,245 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 28 Jan 2010
Test date28 Jan 2010
Expiry
Test number942508720021
Mileage12,231 mi
FailOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 16 Jan 2009
Test date16 Jan 2009
Expiry15 Jan 2010
Test number834836019031
Mileage10,403 mi
FAILED · 16 Jan 2009
Test date16 Jan 2009
Expiry
Test number762806719002
Mileage10,403 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)
PASSED · 15 Jan 2008
Test date15 Jan 2008
Expiry14 Jan 2009
Test number380645618052
Mileage7,763 mi
PASSED · 24 Nov 2006
Test date24 Nov 2006
Expiry23 Nov 2007
Test number344848926370
Mileage104,806 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)