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J244 LAF
MOTExpired
MOT due6 Jan 2016
First reg1 Mar 1992
Mileage135,588 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

34 years and 3 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 9 July 2025.

PASSED · 7 Jan 2015
Test date7 Jan 2015
Expiry6 Jan 2016
Test number539017605026
Mileage135,588 mi
AdvisoryUpper Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
AdvisoryLower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
AdvisoryRear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
User EnteredNon obligatory mirror damaged
User EnteredOil leak
FAILED · 7 Jan 2015
Test date7 Jan 2015
Expiry—
Test number856447705053
Mileage135,588 mi
DangerousParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
DangerousSteering wheel retaining device missing (2.1.6)
FailOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
AdvisoryUpper Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
AdvisoryLower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
AdvisoryRear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
User EnteredNon obligatory mirror damaged
User EnteredOil leak
FAILED · 15 Dec 2014
Test date15 Dec 2014
Expiry—
Test number185109644314
Mileage135,531 mi
FailParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
DangerousParking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
FailBrake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)
DangerousDriver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
DangerousUpper Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)
DangerousLower Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)
FailDriver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
Failregistration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
FailTowbar retaining device insecure (6.6.3a)
DangerousNearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)
FailOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
DangerousOffside Front Drag link end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
FailNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
AdvisoryFront passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
AdvisoryRear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
User EnteredNon obligatory mirror damaged
User EnteredOil leak
PASSED · 6 Dec 2013
Test date6 Dec 2013
Expiry17 Dec 2014
Test number938910743327
Mileage130,255 mi
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
FAILED · 28 Nov 2013
Test date28 Nov 2013
Expiry—
Test number547452833324
Mileage130,202 mi
FailNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailOffside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FailOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
User Enteredbattery lead rubbing on exhaust
FAILED · 18 Dec 2012
Test date18 Dec 2012
Expiry—
Test number925953852370
Mileage125,757 mi
PrsNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
User Enteredplay in front and rear diff flange bearings
User Enteredboth rear propshaft joints worn
User Enteredo/s rear bump stop missing
PASSED · 18 Dec 2012
Test date18 Dec 2012
Expiry17 Dec 2013
Test number637813752323
Mileage125,757 mi
AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
User Enteredplay in front and rear diff flange bearings
User Enteredboth rear propshaft joints worn
User Enteredo/s rear bump stop missing
FAILED · 23 Nov 2012
Test date23 Nov 2012
Expiry—
Test number866938422365
Mileage125,749 mi
FailEmissions not tested (7.0)
DangerousPower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
FailOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
FailBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
FailBrake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)
FailSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
DangerousNearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
DangerousNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FailOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
FailFront registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
FailService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
User Enteredengine oil very low
User Enteredengine noisy
User Enteredplay in front and rear diff flange bearings
Dangerousboth rear propshaft uj joints badly worn
User Enteredo/s rear bump stop missing
PASSED · 23 Nov 2011
Test date23 Nov 2011
Expiry22 Nov 2012
Test number857927921321
Mileage122,154 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
FAILED · 23 Nov 2011
Test date23 Nov 2011
Expiry—
Test number236247321301
Mileage122,154 mi
FailOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
FailOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
FailNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
FailOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
FailParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
PASSED · 25 Mar 2009
Test date25 Mar 2009
Expiry24 Mar 2010
Test number412294389002
Mileage121,989 mi
FAILED · 25 Mar 2009
Test date25 Mar 2009
Expiry—
Test number480354489087
Mileage121,989 mi
PrsRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PASSED · 21 Jan 2008
Test date21 Jan 2008
Expiry15 Feb 2009
Test number643531928025
Mileage120,292 mi
User EnteredFront pads close to limit.
PASSED · 22 Jan 2007
Test date22 Jan 2007
Expiry15 Feb 2008
Test number261872427058
Mileage117,643 mi
PASSED · 26 Jan 2006
Test date26 Jan 2006
Expiry15 Feb 2007
Test number560266826012
Mileage115,917 mi