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500 · Black

J500 NDM
MOTValid
MOT due5 Jul 2026
First reg16 Sep 1991
Mileage281,732 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

34 years and 9 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 18 March 2026.

PASSED · 19 Jun 2025
Test date19 Jun 2025
Expiry5 Jul 2026
Test number906896229962
Mileage281,732 mi
PASSED · 6 Jul 2024
Test date6 Jul 2024
Expiry5 Jul 2025
Test number597662812721
Mileage281,071 mi
PASSED · 27 Jun 2023
Test date27 Jun 2023
Expiry27 Jun 2024
Test number383558769598
Mileage281,046 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
PASSED · 28 Jun 2022
Test date28 Jun 2022
Expiry27 Jun 2023
Test number332227476752
Mileage280,715 mi
AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
PASSED · 16 Jan 2021
Test date16 Jan 2021
Expiry15 Jan 2022
Test number924362453538
Mileage280,568 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 8 Feb 2018
Test date8 Feb 2018
Expiry7 Feb 2019
Test number761779483103
Mileage280,452 mi
AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Advisoryfront tyres wearing on edges
PASSED · 18 Nov 2016
Test date18 Nov 2016
Expiry15 Dec 2017
Test number138896205200
Mileage271,597 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on edges
Advisorysurface rust both front inner wings
FAILED · 18 Nov 2016
Test date18 Nov 2016
Expiry
Test number536114312473
Mileage271,597 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PrsNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PrsExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on edges
Advisorysurface rust both front inner wings
PASSED · 4 Dec 2015
Test date4 Dec 2015
Expiry15 Dec 2016
Test number969359234051
Mileage269,860 mi
AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
FAILED · 1 Dec 2015
Test date1 Dec 2015
Expiry
Test number494927536915
Mileage269,860 mi
AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
FailNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
PASSED · 8 Dec 2014
Test date8 Dec 2014
Expiry15 Dec 2015
Test number937592844335
Mileage255,589 mi
AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
User Enteredsurface rust on nsf inner wing
PASSED · 11 Dec 2013
Test date11 Dec 2013
Expiry15 Dec 2014
Test number488475743480
Mileage242,293 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
User Enterednsf inner wing rusting by anti rollbar mounting and light surface rust on inner wings
User Enteredosf tyre wearing on outer edge
FAILED · 6 Dec 2013
Test date6 Dec 2013
Expiry
Test number166750843394
Mileage242,293 mi
FailNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Advisoryrear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
User Enterednsf inner wing rusting by anti rollbar mounting and light surface rust on inner wings
User Enteredosf tyre wearing on outer edge
PASSED · 6 Dec 2012
Test date6 Dec 2012
Expiry15 Dec 2013
Test number178331742314
Mileage233,388 mi
AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredOil leak
FAILED · 6 Dec 2012
Test date6 Dec 2012
Expiry
Test number345231642341
Mileage233,388 mi
FailOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredOil leak
PASSED · 16 Dec 2011
Test date16 Dec 2011
Expiry15 Dec 2012
Test number209580251387
Mileage227,926 mi
User Enteredslight oil seepage from steering box
User EnteredOil leak
User Enterednearside front steering idler has slight play
FAILED · 14 Dec 2011
Test date14 Dec 2011
Expiry
Test number467578941401
Mileage227,846 mi
FailOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FailNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
User Enteredslight oil seepage from steering box
User EnteredOil leak
User Enteredoffside front tyre worn on inner edge
User Enterednearside front tyre worn on inner edge
User Enterednearside front steering idler has slight play
PASSED · 23 Nov 2010
Test date23 Nov 2010
Expiry9 Dec 2011
Test number140687520304
Mileage219,031 mi
PASSED · 10 Dec 2009
Test date10 Dec 2009
Expiry9 Dec 2010
Test number212704749390
Mileage208,725 mi
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
PASSED · 1 Dec 2008
Test date1 Dec 2008
Expiry30 Nov 2009
Test number444906838349
Mileage197,282 mi
AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
User Enteredtyres getting close to wear limit
User Enteredo/s/r tyre ageing
User Enteredfuel cap showing signs of age
PASSED · 18 Feb 2008
Test date18 Feb 2008
Expiry17 Feb 2009
Test number660549448091
Mileage194,013 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 12 Jan 2007
Test date12 Jan 2007
Expiry11 Jan 2008
Test number994132317061
Mileage186,585 mi
PASSED · 3 Jan 2006
Test date3 Jan 2006
Expiry2 Jan 2007
Test number274573806013
Mileage174,614 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
User Enteredoil leak