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J605 NVV
MOTExpired
MOT due1 Jun 2026
First reg1 Apr 1992
Mileage103,777 mi
Tax
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Vehicle age

34 years and 3 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 5 May 2026.

PASSED · 2 Jun 2025
Test date2 Jun 2025
Expiry1 Jun 2026
Test number571353609344
Mileage103,777 mi
Advisorywheels protruding arches all 4
MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
FAILED · 28 May 2025
Test date28 May 2025
Expiry
Test number932241897005
Mileage103,768 mi
Advisorywheels protruding arches all 4
MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
MajorRear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 31 May 2024
Test date31 May 2024
Expiry30 May 2025
Test number483445155593
Mileage100,318 mi
Advisorywheels/tyres protruding arches all four
MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not very bright (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all four (5.3.2 (d))
FAILED · 21 May 2024
Test date21 May 2024
Expiry
Test number128769571037
Mileage100,315 mi
MajorNearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted marked with yellow chalk (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Advisorywheels/tyres protruding arches all four
MajorFront Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))
MajorFront Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not very bright (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all four (5.3.2 (d))
PASSED · 26 Jun 2019
Test date26 Jun 2019
Expiry25 Dec 2020
Test number631886541550
Mileage100,202 mi
MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
AdvisoryAll tyres stretched onto rims
AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
FAILED · 12 Jun 2019
Test date12 Jun 2019
Expiry
Test number872782550286
Mileage100,128 mi
MajorAll position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryAll tyres stretched onto rims
PASSED · 26 Jan 2018
Test date26 Jan 2018
Expiry25 Jan 2019
Test number519622734281
Mileage99,490 mi
AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
FAILED · 24 Jan 2018
Test date24 Jan 2018
Expiry
Test number519524839699
Mileage99,490 mi
FailExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
FailOffside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
FailBattery insecure (1.9.1)
FailNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
FailNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED · 6 Aug 2016
Test date6 Aug 2016
Expiry5 Aug 2017
Test number376627301096
Mileage99,273 mi
FAILED · 23 Jul 2016
Test date23 Jul 2016
Expiry
Test number343451410623
Mileage99,253 mi
FailNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
FailOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
FailOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
FailNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
FailCentre Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
FailNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 20 Feb 2015
Test date20 Feb 2015
Expiry19 Feb 2016
Test number539291455087
Mileage97,321 mi
AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryFront Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
User EnteredHorn Switch Loose
User EnteredFront shock absorbers have little damping action
User EnteredDrivers door handle stiff
User EnteredRoad wheels protruding from wheel arches
User EnteredNon Standard Headlight Bulbs Fitted
FAILED · 11 Feb 2015
Test date11 Feb 2015
Expiry
Test number218482445020
Mileage97,304 mi
FailNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FailFront position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
FailExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
FailOffside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailOffside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)
AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryFront Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
User EnteredHorn Switch Loose
User EnteredFront shock absorbers have little damping action
User EnteredDrivers door handle stiff
User EnteredRoad wheels protruding from wheel arches
PASSED · 18 Mar 2014
Test date18 Mar 2014
Expiry24 Mar 2015
Test number468067074091
Mileage90,744 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FAILED · 18 Mar 2014
Test date18 Mar 2014
Expiry
Test number958137474060
Mileage90,744 mi
FailBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
PASSED · 25 Mar 2013
Test date25 Mar 2013
Expiry24 Mar 2014
Test number385014083020
Mileage81,516 mi
PASSED · 12 Jan 2011
Test date12 Jan 2011
Expiry13 Jan 2012
Test number958932811097
Mileage80,845 mi
PASSED · 5 Jan 2010
Test date5 Jan 2010
Expiry13 Jan 2011
Test number460415800095
Mileage79,624 mi
PASSED · 9 Jan 2009
Test date9 Jan 2009
Expiry13 Jan 2010
Test number290159009069
Mileage77,923 mi
PASSED · 10 Jan 2008
Test date10 Jan 2008
Expiry13 Jan 2009
Test number570560518076
Mileage76,416 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
PASSED · 11 Jan 2007
Test date11 Jan 2007
Expiry13 Jan 2008
Test number354371617034
Mileage74,910 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
PASSED · 13 Jan 2006
Test date13 Jan 2006
Expiry13 Jan 2007
Test number290983916090
Mileage73,227 mi