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J770 BCL
MOTExpired
MOT due24 Jun 2026
First reg1 Aug 1991
Mileage84,898 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

34 years and 10 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 28 May 2026.

PASSED · 29 May 2025
Test date29 May 2025
Expiry24 Jun 2026
Test number779757142720
Mileage84,898 mi
PASSED · 13 Jun 2024
Test date13 Jun 2024
Expiry24 Jun 2025
Test number435932775869
Mileage81,795 mi
PASSED · 2 Jun 2023
Test date2 Jun 2023
Expiry24 Jun 2024
Test number172032870031
Mileage79,122 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
PASSED · 22 Jun 2022
Test date22 Jun 2022
Expiry24 Jun 2023
Test number634006554452
Mileage78,013 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central and all rear (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 25 Jun 2021
Test date25 Jun 2021
Expiry24 Jun 2022
Test number535093759475
Mileage77,378 mi
Advisoryengine covers & undertrays fitted unable to check certain items
AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 24 Feb 2020
Test date24 Feb 2020
Expiry24 Feb 2021
Test number401148014654
Mileage76,997 mi
AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 21 Feb 2020
Test date21 Feb 2020
Expiry
Test number950263474408
Mileage76,972 mi
AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 14 Feb 2019
Test date14 Feb 2019
Expiry24 Feb 2020
Test number311180609881
Mileage76,130 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn slight knock on steering colume (2.2.2 (b))
PASSED · 5 Feb 2018
Test date5 Feb 2018
Expiry24 Feb 2019
Test number586647375793
Mileage75,332 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisoryslight knock from steering coloum
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)
PASSED · 14 Feb 2017
Test date14 Feb 2017
Expiry24 Feb 2018
Test number542831762040
Mileage74,564 mi
Advisoryinternal knock on steering rack
Advisoryslight play in drive shaft osf
AdvisoryOil leak
Advisoryosf and nsf brake pipes look to be corroding hard to see due to covers fitted/covering
Advisoryslight play in nsr wheel
Advisorycovers fitted
FAILED · 2 Feb 2017
Test date2 Feb 2017
Expiry
Test number238342491271
Mileage74,563 mi
Failfront brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Advisoryinternal knock on steering rack
Advisoryslight play in drive shaft osf
AdvisoryOil leak
Advisoryosf and nsf brake pipes look to be corroding hard to see due to covers fitted/covering
Advisoryslight play in nsr wheel
Advisorycovers fitted
FailRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
PASSED · 25 Feb 2016
Test date25 Feb 2016
Expiry24 Feb 2017
Test number259058803282
Mileage73,837 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryService brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)
PASSED · 11 Feb 2015
Test date11 Feb 2015
Expiry10 Feb 2016
Test number356792845074
Mileage73,130 mi
PASSED · 19 Feb 2014
Test date19 Feb 2014
Expiry13 Mar 2015
Test number227620154043
Mileage71,748 mi
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)
PASSED · 1 Mar 2013
Test date1 Mar 2013
Expiry13 Mar 2014
Test number528020863060
Mileage70,680 mi
User EnteredSLIGHT DAMPNESS AROUND HEATER VALVE PIPEWORK UNDER BONNET
User EnteredBOTH REAR TYRES ARE WEARING
User EnteredSLIGHT JUDDER FROM BOTH FRONT BRAKES
User EnteredOFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS A THORN IN THE SIDEWALL
FAILED · 28 Feb 2013
Test date28 Feb 2013
Expiry
Test number757359853039
Mileage70,678 mi
FailDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User EnteredSLIGHT DAMPNESS AROUND HEATER VALVE PIPEWORK UNDER BONNET
User EnteredBOTH REAR TYRES ARE WEARING
User EnteredSLIGHT JUDDER FROM BOTH FRONT BRAKES
User EnteredOFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS A THORN IN THE SIDEWALL
PASSED · 7 Mar 2012
Test date7 Mar 2012
Expiry13 Mar 2013
Test number278687662082
Mileage69,993 mi
PASSED · 1 Mar 2011
Test date1 Mar 2011
Expiry13 Mar 2012
Test number589130961051
Mileage68,610 mi
FAILED · 24 Feb 2010
Test date24 Feb 2010
Expiry
Test number153505050071
Mileage67,735 mi
PrsNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
User EnteredDrivers seat belt slow to draw out, jams if pulled smartly
PASSED · 24 Feb 2010
Test date24 Feb 2010
Expiry13 Mar 2011
Test number222265150043
Mileage67,735 mi
User EnteredDrivers seat belt slow to draw out, jams if pulled smartly
PASSED · 24 Feb 2009
Test date24 Feb 2009
Expiry13 Mar 2010
Test number120755759403
Mileage66,136 mi
AdvisoryFront Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)
PASSED · 22 Feb 2008
Test date22 Feb 2008
Expiry13 Mar 2009
Test number364563258019
Mileage64,740 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
PASSED · 2 Mar 2007
Test date2 Mar 2007
Expiry13 Mar 2008
Test number614241467038
Mileage62,970 mi
AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
PASSED · 14 Mar 2006
Test date14 Mar 2006
Expiry13 Mar 2007
Test number664663876097
Mileage60,474 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)