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J889 CUC
MOTValid
MOT due29 Sep 2026
First reg30 Aug 1991
Mileage253,997 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

34 years and 10 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 10 March 2026.

PASSED · 30 Sep 2025
Test date30 Sep 2025
Expiry29 Sep 2026
Test number998825142929
Mileage253,997 mi
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
PASSED · 27 Sep 2024
Test date27 Sep 2024
Expiry26 Sep 2025
Test number260805274310
Mileage245,559 mi
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked and delaminating (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
FAILED · 16 Sep 2024
Test date16 Sep 2024
Expiry
Test number385024038632
Mileage245,548 mi
MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked and delaminating (0.1 (b))
MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road more than 40mm in a swept area (3.2 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
PASSED · 15 Sep 2023
Test date15 Sep 2023
Expiry14 Sep 2024
Test number261587240216
Mileage240,970 mi
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 5 Sep 2022
Test date5 Sep 2022
Expiry4 Sep 2023
Test number106444667273
Mileage235,095 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))
PASSED · 16 Aug 2021
Test date16 Aug 2021
Expiry15 Aug 2022
Test number730049415504
Mileage230,744 mi
PASSED · 14 Aug 2020
Test date14 Aug 2020
Expiry13 Aug 2021
Test number131397539847
Mileage226,318 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisorybody corrosion
FAILED · 14 Aug 2020
Test date14 Aug 2020
Expiry
Test number131100767756
Mileage226,314 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Advisorybody corrosion
FAILED · 23 Jul 2020
Test date23 Jul 2020
Expiry
Test number111707819766
Mileage226,310 mi
MajorTailgate cannot be secured in the closed position or open correctly (6.2.1 (e))
MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
PASSED · 18 Apr 2019
Test date18 Apr 2019
Expiry23 Jul 2020
Test number434546575038
Mileage222,264 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisorybody corrosion
Advisorysill covers fitted
Advisorylower bumper missing
Advisoryfront grill insecure
Advisoryboot lid hard to open and close
Advisoryfront fog lamps damaged
FAILED · 15 Apr 2019
Test date15 Apr 2019
Expiry
Test number123336538066
Mileage222,260 mi
MajorOffside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisorybody corrosion
Advisorysill covers fitted
Advisorylower bumper missing
Advisoryfront grill insecure
Advisoryboot lid hard to open and close
Advisoryfront fog lamps damaged
PASSED · 23 Apr 2018
Test date23 Apr 2018
Expiry10 May 2019
Test number473146334937
Mileage220,569 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded from limiter valve to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
FAILED · 13 Apr 2018
Test date13 Apr 2018
Expiry
Test number270554593846
Mileage220,564 mi
FailBattery insecure (1.9.1)
FailOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FailOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported at brake hose (3.6.B.1)
FailBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
FailOffside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
FailExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at all joints (7.1.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded from limiter valve to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 11 May 2017
Test date11 May 2017
Expiry10 May 2018
Test number518635095396
Mileage218,753 mi
FAILED · 11 May 2017
Test date11 May 2017
Expiry
Test number741570757919
Mileage218,753 mi
PrsNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PrsOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PASSED · 13 Apr 2016
Test date13 Apr 2016
Expiry29 Apr 2017
Test number927104834178
Mileage209,092 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED · 24 Apr 2015
Test date24 Apr 2015
Expiry29 Apr 2016
Test number566674015114
Mileage200,827 mi
AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisoryfront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
User EnteredRearmost exhaust mounting rubber missing but exhaust still secure
User EnteredOffside front tyre worn low
PASSED · 23 Apr 2014
Test date23 Apr 2014
Expiry29 Apr 2015
Test number977753114170
Mileage193,407 mi
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
User EnteredFront bumper insecure
User Enteredrear wiper blade split
FAILED · 22 Apr 2014
Test date22 Apr 2014
Expiry
Test number968982114170
Mileage193,407 mi
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
FailOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FailNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
FailOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
FailNearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
FailNearside Upper Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
User EnteredFront bumper insecure
User Enteredrear wiper blade split
PASSED · 30 Apr 2013
Test date30 Apr 2013
Expiry29 Apr 2014
Test number567500323199
Mileage185,034 mi
AdvisoryFront engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
AdvisoryRear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
AdvisoryNearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
User Enteredoff side front wheel bearing slight roughness
User EnteredOil leak
FAILED · 24 Apr 2013
Test date24 Apr 2013
Expiry
Test number825234913184
Mileage185,020 mi
FailWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
FailOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryFront engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
AdvisoryRear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
AdvisoryNearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
User Enteredoff side front wheel bearing slight roughness
User EnteredOil leak
PASSED · 13 Apr 2012
Test date13 Apr 2012
Expiry24 Apr 2013
Test number478124902180
Mileage176,892 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 21 Apr 2011
Test date21 Apr 2011
Expiry24 Apr 2012
Test number468721111195
Mileage163,361 mi
FAILED · 20 Apr 2011
Test date20 Apr 2011
Expiry
Test number916330411156
Mileage163,308 mi
FailService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailHorn not working (1.6.2a)
PASSED · 22 Apr 2010
Test date22 Apr 2010
Expiry24 Apr 2011
Test number282782210170
Mileage152,480 mi
FAILED · 20 Apr 2010
Test date20 Apr 2010
Expiry
Test number510500910106
Mileage152,480 mi
DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 16 Apr 2009
Test date16 Apr 2009
Expiry24 Apr 2010
Test number533606409138
Mileage138,230 mi
FAILED · 3 Apr 2009
Test date3 Apr 2009
Expiry
Test number761693099035
Mileage137,930 mi
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FailNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
FailOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
PASSED · 21 Apr 2008
Test date21 Apr 2008
Expiry24 Apr 2009
Test number224622718143
Mileage125,232 mi
FAILED · 21 Apr 2008
Test date21 Apr 2008
Expiry
Test number420832618172
Mileage125,232 mi
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PASSED · 20 Apr 2007
Test date20 Apr 2007
Expiry24 Apr 2008
Test number790250517152
Mileage107,044 mi
FAILED · 20 Apr 2007
Test date20 Apr 2007
Expiry
Test number742410017114
Mileage107,044 mi
FailRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
FailNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
PASSED · 25 Apr 2006
Test date25 Apr 2006
Expiry24 Apr 2007
Test number970027416143
Mileage91,754 mi