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HDA9 43J
MOTExpired
MOT due18 Oct 2018
First reg25 Sep 1997
Mileage51,099 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

28 years and 9 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 13 May 2026.

FAILED · 17 Sep 2020
Test date17 Sep 2020
Expiry—
Test number260526718223
Mileage51,099 mi
DangerousOffside Rear Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause load insecurity or instability rusted and holed (6.2.4 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor is rusted and hole less the 30 cm from the seat belt mounting area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body panel is rusted and holed less then 30 cm from the front subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Driver's seat with a defective structure floor is rusted and holed (6.2.5 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Advisoryunder body is not in good condition
MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Advisoryfront brake discs are pitting
PASSED · 19 Oct 2017
Test date19 Oct 2017
Expiry18 Oct 2018
Test number264586329137
Mileage50,598 mi
PASSED · 14 Oct 2016
Test date14 Oct 2016
Expiry13 Oct 2017
Test number392534156770
Mileage49,024 mi
FAILED · 14 Oct 2016
Test date14 Oct 2016
Expiry—
Test number510436689783
Mileage49,024 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
PASSED · 3 Mar 2015
Test date3 Mar 2015
Expiry2 Mar 2016
Test number837892765012
Mileage48,458 mi
PASSED · 1 May 2014
Test date1 May 2014
Expiry30 Apr 2015
Test number759131224143
Mileage47,914 mi
FAILED · 28 Apr 2014
Test date28 Apr 2014
Expiry—
Test number217718614401
Mileage47,914 mi
FailRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FAILED · 26 Feb 2014
Test date26 Feb 2014
Expiry—
Test number486797554063
Mileage47,912 mi
FailRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailRear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
FailFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
FailOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
PASSED · 22 Oct 2012
Test date22 Oct 2012
Expiry21 Oct 2013
Test number826716492210
Mileage47,709 mi
AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
FAILED · 8 Oct 2012
Test date8 Oct 2012
Expiry—
Test number359142882260
Mileage47,691 mi
FailOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
FailNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
FailNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
FailOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
PASSED · 16 Apr 2012
Test date16 Apr 2012
Expiry15 Apr 2013
Test number538447502158
Mileage47,660 mi
User EnteredOil leak
FAILED · 4 Apr 2012
Test date4 Apr 2012
Expiry—
Test number526155892012
Mileage47,657 mi
FailOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailNearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User EnteredOil leak
PASSED · 21 Oct 2010
Test date21 Oct 2010
Expiry20 Oct 2011
Test number964214990226
Mileage47,563 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User EnteredOil leak
FAILED · 20 Oct 2010
Test date20 Oct 2010
Expiry—
Test number313483190255
Mileage47,563 mi
FailBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
FailService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User EnteredOil leak
PASSED · 11 Sep 2009
Test date11 Sep 2009
Expiry10 Sep 2010
Test number321474059225
Mileage47,511 mi
FAILED · 25 Aug 2009
Test date25 Aug 2009
Expiry—
Test number652497939248
Mileage47,551 mi
FailSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
FailNearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
FailNearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
PASSED · 21 Jun 2008
Test date21 Jun 2008
Expiry20 Jun 2009
Test number672383678156
Mileage47,551 mi
AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
User Enteredmain beam light not working
FAILED · 7 Jun 2008
Test date7 Jun 2008
Expiry—
Test number222829258123
Mileage47,551 mi
FailNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
User Enteredmain beam light not working
FAILED · 10 May 2008
Test date10 May 2008
Expiry—
Test number810111238124
Mileage47,551 mi
FailNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FailOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FailNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
FailOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
FailOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
FailNearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
FailFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailOffside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
FailOffside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
FailOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
FailFront Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
User Enteredboth rear tyre outer sidewalls perished
PASSED · 18 Jul 2006
Test date18 Jul 2006
Expiry17 Jul 2007
Test number200779396405
Mileage47,551 mi
FAILED · 13 Jul 2006
Test date13 Jul 2006
Expiry—
Test number162494196161
Mileage47,551 mi
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailFront Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
FailNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FailOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FailRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
FailOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
FailCentre Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
User Enteredfuel filter is very close to exauste systeme