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CAVALIER · Red

L235 TGJ
MOTExpired
MOT due19 Aug 2023
First reg1 Aug 1993
Mileage130,763 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

32 years and 11 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 10 October 2025.

PASSED · 3 Aug 2022
Test date3 Aug 2022
Expiry19 Aug 2023
Test number774158489313
Mileage130,763 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED · 20 Aug 2021
Test date20 Aug 2021
Expiry19 Aug 2022
Test number214124119357
Mileage129,602 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED · 2 Dec 2020
Test date2 Dec 2020
Expiry18 Dec 2021
Test number845279098103
Mileage128,385 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED · 14 Dec 2019
Test date14 Dec 2019
Expiry18 Dec 2020
Test number266860526223
Mileage127,805 mi
Advisoryvarious suspension parts corroded
Advisoryvarious brake pipes coated with waxoil
FAILED · 5 Dec 2019
Test date5 Dec 2019
Expiry—
Test number948069924476
Mileage127,801 mi
Advisoryvarious suspension parts corroded
Advisoryvarious brake pipes coated with waxoil
MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing holed near struttop (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED · 21 Nov 2018
Test date21 Nov 2018
Expiry18 Dec 2019
Test number452419200443
Mileage123,056 mi
AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded across the bulkhead (2.1.5 (g) (i))
FAILED · 19 Nov 2018
Test date19 Nov 2018
Expiry—
Test number243146954563
Mileage123,055 mi
AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded across the bulkhead (2.1.5 (g) (i))
MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe to the flexi (1.1.11 (c))
MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to hub metal pipe (1.1.11 (c))
MajorOffside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED · 15 Dec 2017
Test date15 Dec 2017
Expiry18 Dec 2018
Test number549335167049
Mileage119,072 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
AdvisoryOil leak
Advisorybrake pipes greased not allowing full inspection
FAILED · 14 Dec 2017
Test date14 Dec 2017
Expiry—
Test number235806548957
Mileage119,072 mi
FailBrake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
DangerousNearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
FailBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
AdvisoryOil leak
Advisorybrake pipes greased not allowing full inspection
PASSED · 19 Dec 2016
Test date19 Dec 2016
Expiry18 Dec 2017
Test number693002727217
Mileage111,548 mi
AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner wing has slight corrosion
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both chassis brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
AdvisoryOil leak
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)
AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner shoulders & slight cracking
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wearing on shoulders
AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear crossmember (6.6.6)
AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear crossmember (6.6.6)
FAILED · 10 Dec 2016
Test date10 Dec 2016
Expiry—
Test number145167589079
Mileage111,535 mi
AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner wing has slight corrosion
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both chassis brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
AdvisoryOil leak
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)
AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner shoulders & slight cracking
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wearing on shoulders
AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear crossmember (6.6.6)
AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear crossmember (6.6.6)
FailBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
FailOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened Cable broken (3.5.1b)
FailParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FAILED · 16 Nov 2016
Test date16 Nov 2016
Expiry—
Test number833306002195
Mileage111,519 mi
AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
FailOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner wing has slight corrosion
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both chassis brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
FailOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FailOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
FailOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
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)
AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner shoulders & slight cracking
AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear crossmember (6.6.6)
AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear crossmember (6.6.6)
AdvisoryOil leak
FailRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
PASSED · 11 Dec 2015
Test date11 Dec 2015
Expiry12 Dec 2016
Test number213558150114
Mileage104,453 mi
Advisorys r s airbag lamp does not illuminate
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisoryoil leak
Advisoryrear cross member appears to have damage above tow bar
FAILED · 9 Dec 2015
Test date9 Dec 2015
Expiry—
Test number578144495739
Mileage104,449 mi
Advisorys r s airbag lamp does not illuminate
FailOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisoryoil leak
Advisoryrear cross member appears to have damage above tow bar
PASSED · 2 Dec 2014
Test date2 Dec 2014
Expiry12 Dec 2015
Test number236666634398
Mileage98,985 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
PASSED · 11 Dec 2013
Test date11 Dec 2013
Expiry12 Dec 2014
Test number875275843375
Mileage95,244 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
User EnteredOil leak
User EnteredRear bumper insecure
FAILED · 6 Dec 2013
Test date6 Dec 2013
Expiry—
Test number325790943394
Mileage95,190 mi
FailExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FailNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
User EnteredOil leak
User EnteredRear bumper insecure
PASSED · 30 Nov 2012
Test date30 Nov 2012
Expiry12 Dec 2013
Test number629175632346
Mileage90,913 mi
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
PASSED · 26 Nov 2011
Test date26 Nov 2011
Expiry12 Dec 2012
Test number968860931336
Mileage86,453 mi
PASSED · 11 Dec 2010
Test date11 Dec 2010
Expiry12 Dec 2011
Test number992655240314
Mileage81,568 mi
PASSED · 3 Dec 2009
Test date3 Dec 2009
Expiry12 Dec 2010
Test number653327039390
Mileage76,941 mi
PASSED · 6 Dec 2008
Test date6 Dec 2008
Expiry12 Dec 2009
Test number791981948309
Mileage71,300 mi
FAILED · 6 Dec 2008
Test date6 Dec 2008
Expiry—
Test number332641148389
Mileage71,300 mi
FailOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
PASSED · 8 Dec 2007
Test date8 Dec 2007
Expiry12 Dec 2008
Test number870272147327
Mileage65,969 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
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)
User Enteredhazard switch is intermittent with operation.
PASSED · 12 Dec 2006
Test date12 Dec 2006
Expiry12 Dec 2007
Test number614916046397
Mileage60,302 mi
User Enteredn/s/r tyre on limit & o/s/r outer wall worn 175/70/14
FAILED · 11 Dec 2006
Test date11 Dec 2006
Expiry—
Test number333885546399
Mileage60,282 mi
FailOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
FailOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
User Enteredn/s/r tyre on limit& o/s/r outer wall worn 175/70/14
PASSED · 13 Dec 2005
Test date13 Dec 2005
Expiry12 Dec 2006
Test number822577945324
Mileage55,704 mi
FAILED · 13 Dec 2005
Test date13 Dec 2005
Expiry—
Test number980037045385
Mileage55,694 mi
FailNearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
FailBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
FailNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
FailNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)