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9-3 · Blue

J31E DR
MOTExpired
MOT due18 May 2026
First reg6 Jan 2006
Mileage141,426 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

20 years and 5 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 23 April 2026.

PASSED · 12 May 2025
Test date12 May 2025
Expiry18 May 2026
Test number451340976700
Mileage141,426 mi
MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded.
PASSED · 16 May 2024
Test date16 May 2024
Expiry18 May 2025
Test number769382942499
Mileage134,775 mi
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded.
FAILED · 15 May 2024
Test date15 May 2024
Expiry—
Test number677418531956
Mileage134,772 mi
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded.
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 15 May 2023
Test date15 May 2023
Expiry18 May 2024
Test number324432818221
Mileage131,773 mi
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded
FAILED · 9 May 2023
Test date9 May 2023
Expiry—
Test number919885500407
Mileage131,770 mi
MajorNearside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))
MajorOffside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded
PASSED · 21 Apr 2022
Test date21 Apr 2022
Expiry18 May 2023
Test number622037464547
Mileage129,383 mi
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 11 May 2021
Test date11 May 2021
Expiry18 May 2022
Test number108153249258
Mileage124,940 mi
PASSED · 6 May 2020
Test date6 May 2020
Expiry18 May 2021
Test number832682795851
Mileage122,290 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 6 May 2020
Test date6 May 2020
Expiry—
Test number256619280551
Mileage122,283 mi
DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 1 May 2019
Test date1 May 2019
Expiry18 May 2020
Test number788225053587
Mileage115,338 mi
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 15 May 2018
Test date15 May 2018
Expiry18 May 2019
Test number697852729816
Mileage110,795 mi
FAILED · 15 May 2018
Test date15 May 2018
Expiry—
Test number724017215720
Mileage110,792 mi
FailNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 16 May 2017
Test date16 May 2017
Expiry18 May 2018
Test number635502242937
Mileage102,474 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
PASSED · 16 May 2016
Test date16 May 2016
Expiry18 May 2017
Test number271856859667
Mileage95,627 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)
PASSED · 13 May 2015
Test date13 May 2015
Expiry18 May 2016
Test number665623535115
Mileage88,008 mi
FAILED · 7 May 2015
Test date7 May 2015
Expiry—
Test number249127325405
Mileage87,989 mi
FailOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
PASSED · 13 May 2014
Test date13 May 2014
Expiry18 May 2015
Test number467023834108
Mileage78,739 mi
FAILED · 8 May 2014
Test date8 May 2014
Expiry—
Test number415128524125
Mileage78,549 mi
FailOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
PASSED · 16 May 2013
Test date16 May 2013
Expiry18 May 2014
Test number229826133116
Mileage67,082 mi
PASSED · 14 May 2012
Test date14 May 2012
Expiry18 May 2013
Test number228635732143
Mileage59,125 mi
PASSED · 27 Apr 2011
Test date27 Apr 2011
Expiry18 May 2012
Test number267037911471
Mileage50,599 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 10 May 2010
Test date10 May 2010
Expiry—
Test number511220230167
Mileage39,634 mi
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
PrsCentre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
PASSED · 10 May 2010
Test date10 May 2010
Expiry18 May 2011
Test number680970730118
Mileage39,634 mi
PASSED · 19 May 2009
Test date19 May 2009
Expiry18 May 2010
Test number252989539107
Mileage26,638 mi