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J88B AL
MOTExpired
MOT due7 May 2026
First reg31 Dec 1994
Mileage122,047 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

31 years and 5 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 16 October 2025.

PASSED · 8 May 2025
Test date8 May 2025
Expiry7 May 2026
Test number376913887697
Mileage122,047 mi
PASSED · 3 Feb 2024
Test date3 Feb 2024
Expiry2 Feb 2025
Test number780542121796
Mileage122,028 mi
FAILED · 3 Feb 2024
Test date3 Feb 2024
Expiry
Test number233696962697
Mileage122,028 mi
PrsNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 15 Jun 2021
Test date15 Jun 2021
Expiry14 Jun 2022
Test number362634953276
Mileage121,916 mi
MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
FAILED · 15 Jun 2021
Test date15 Jun 2021
Expiry
Test number369505894148
Mileage121,916 mi
PrsNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
PrsOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
PrsOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
PASSED · 10 Jun 2019
Test date10 Jun 2019
Expiry9 Dec 2020
Test number614237080337
Mileage121,705 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
PASSED · 6 Jun 2018
Test date6 Jun 2018
Expiry5 Jun 2019
Test number612526721790
Mileage120,875 mi
PASSED · 9 May 2017
Test date9 May 2017
Expiry8 May 2018
Test number637058536021
Mileage120,514 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 9 May 2017
Test date9 May 2017
Expiry
Test number381248683883
Mileage120,514 mi
PrsNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PrsNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Mar 2016
Test date21 Mar 2016
Expiry20 Mar 2017
Test number992473178402
Mileage118,501 mi
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)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 3 Dec 2014
Test date3 Dec 2014
Expiry2 Dec 2015
Test number677917534344
Mileage118,391 mi
PASSED · 14 Nov 2013
Test date14 Nov 2013
Expiry15 Nov 2014
Test number745168813373
Mileage118,391 mi
FAILED · 14 Nov 2013
Test date14 Nov 2013
Expiry
Test number499208613363
Mileage118,391 mi
FailNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FailOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
PASSED · 13 Nov 2012
Test date13 Nov 2012
Expiry15 Nov 2013
Test number585388812341
Mileage118,391 mi
FAILED · 7 Nov 2012
Test date7 Nov 2012
Expiry
Test number606152112347
Mileage118,391 mi
FailInner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailFront Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
FailEmissions not tested (7.0)
FailNearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
PASSED · 16 Nov 2011
Test date16 Nov 2011
Expiry15 Nov 2012
Test number355910821327
Mileage118,391 mi
FAILED · 7 Nov 2011
Test date7 Nov 2011
Expiry
Test number757011911374
Mileage118,387 mi
FailOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FailNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
PASSED · 30 Sep 2010
Test date30 Sep 2010
Expiry29 Sep 2011
Test number852633670275
Mileage117,544 mi
FAILED · 16 Sep 2010
Test date16 Sep 2010
Expiry
Test number222789850225
Mileage117,542 mi
FailFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
FailFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailRear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
PASSED · 14 Sep 2009
Test date14 Sep 2009
Expiry13 Sep 2010
Test number653017359225
Mileage115,653 mi
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
User Enteredslight mark on front no plate
User Enteredrear tyres are getting low
FAILED · 11 Sep 2009
Test date11 Sep 2009
Expiry
Test number624204459206
Mileage115,649 mi
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)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
User Enteredslight mark on front no plate
User Enteredrear tyres are getting low
FAILED · 11 Jun 2008
Test date11 Jun 2008
Expiry
Test number484883968192
Mileage108,331 mi
PrsNearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
PrsOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
PrsNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PrsNearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
PrsDriver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
PASSED · 11 Jun 2008
Test date11 Jun 2008
Expiry2 Jul 2009
Test number331963868133
Mileage108,331 mi
PASSED · 3 Jul 2007
Test date3 Jul 2007
Expiry2 Jul 2008
Test number442794387143
Mileage101,992 mi
AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
FAILED · 3 Jul 2007
Test date3 Jul 2007
Expiry
Test number810924187107
Mileage101,992 mi
PrsFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
PrsOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
PASSED · 1 Jul 2006
Test date1 Jul 2006
Expiry30 Jun 2007
Test number614332186192
Mileage98,235 mi