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L252 RYA
MOTValid
MOT due13 Apr 2027
First reg31 Dec 1994
Mileage88,636 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

31 years and 5 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 10 June 2026.

PASSED · 14 Apr 2026
Test date14 Apr 2026
Expiry13 Apr 2027
Test number467530172221
Mileage88,636 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 11 Apr 2025
Test date11 Apr 2025
Expiry10 Apr 2026
Test number400554626000
Mileage87,951 mi
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED · 11 Apr 2025
Test date11 Apr 2025
Expiry
Test number480417828237
Mileage87,951 mi
MajorNearside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 4 Aug 2023
Test date4 Aug 2023
Expiry10 Aug 2024
Test number289853226577
Mileage86,889 mi
PASSED · 11 Aug 2022
Test date11 Aug 2022
Expiry10 Aug 2023
Test number927148354227
Mileage85,775 mi
FAILED · 19 Jul 2022
Test date19 Jul 2022
Expiry
Test number616960142188
Mileage85,735 mi
MajorBrake performance not tested no servo and leak at rear metal brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))
DangerousBrake servo inoperative brake servo pump has disintegrated and shed belt drive (1.1.10 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
DangerousRear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe from load sense valve to rear axle hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipe surface corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords splits in tread down to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing abnormally on edges, centre tread stepped up (5.2.3 (e))
MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis around offside rear, front of spring hanger support area, dangerously corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/outrigger at offside rear spring, rear support bracket area is corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED · 30 Jul 2021
Test date30 Jul 2021
Expiry29 Jul 2022
Test number125648821887
Mileage84,942 mi
AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded
AdvisorySlight play nearside front bottom ball joint
PASSED · 20 Jun 2019
Test date20 Jun 2019
Expiry19 Dec 2020
Test number496322427487
Mileage83,505 mi
PASSED · 3 May 2018
Test date3 May 2018
Expiry1 Jun 2019
Test number826473006592
Mileage82,173 mi
Advisoryn/s wing mirror cover loose
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisoryfront n/s tyre wearing on outer edge
Advisoryfront o/s tyre wearing on inner edge
PASSED · 8 May 2017
Test date8 May 2017
Expiry1 Jun 2018
Test number106072266341
Mileage81,434 mi
Advisoryexhaust tail pipe outlet split
FAILED · 4 May 2017
Test date4 May 2017
Expiry
Test number802154994772
Mileage81,425 mi
FailNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)
FailNearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Advisoryexhaust tail pipe outlet split
PASSED · 20 May 2016
Test date20 May 2016
Expiry1 Jun 2017
Test number813279631552
Mileage80,806 mi
PASSED · 15 May 2015
Test date15 May 2015
Expiry1 Jun 2016
Test number215805235140
Mileage80,002 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
User Enteredexhaust out let pipe split
User Enteredfront n/s outer sill corroded { step area }
PASSED · 15 May 2014
Test date15 May 2014
Expiry1 Jun 2015
Test number825715834155
Mileage79,312 mi
User Enteredsmall split in exhaust tail pipe
User Enteredn/s mirror casing loose
PASSED · 21 May 2013
Test date21 May 2013
Expiry1 Jun 2014
Test number818481843166
Mileage78,429 mi
FAILED · 15 May 2013
Test date15 May 2013
Expiry
Test number308215533163
Mileage78,414 mi
FailIndicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
FailRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
PASSED · 16 May 2012
Test date16 May 2012
Expiry1 Jun 2013
Test number548757132169
Mileage77,471 mi
User Enteredsmall split in exhaust tail pipe
PASSED · 13 May 2011
Test date13 May 2011
Expiry1 Jun 2012
Test number239593531426
Mileage75,932 mi
FAILED · 13 May 2011
Test date13 May 2011
Expiry
Test number409373631198
Mileage75,932 mi
FailNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
FailNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
PASSED · 2 Jun 2010
Test date2 Jun 2010
Expiry1 Jun 2011
Test number420703950114
Mileage75,222 mi
FAILED · 26 May 2010
Test date26 May 2010
Expiry
Test number190236040128
Mileage75,219 mi
FailWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
FailNearside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FailNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
FailRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
PASSED · 29 May 2009
Test date29 May 2009
Expiry28 May 2010
Test number910459349123
Mileage71,055 mi
FAILED · 20 May 2009
Test date20 May 2009
Expiry
Test number502960149116
Mileage71,038 mi
FailOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
FailRear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
FailOffside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
FailRear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
PASSED · 29 May 2008
Test date29 May 2008
Expiry28 May 2009
Test number790410258127
Mileage68,731 mi
AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 4 May 2007
Test date4 May 2007
Expiry15 May 2008
Test number162994627129
Mileage64,131 mi
FAILED · 30 Apr 2007
Test date30 Apr 2007
Expiry
Test number913250027166
Mileage64,115 mi
FailNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FailOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FailOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
PASSED · 10 May 2006
Test date10 May 2006
Expiry15 May 2007
Test number493390436177
Mileage61,152 mi
User Enteredas previously advised
FAILED · 10 May 2006
Test date10 May 2006
Expiry
Test number310130936176
Mileage61,152 mi
FailOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
User Enteredrear shock absorbers top bushes starting to perish