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L40C RA
MOTExpired
MOT due27 May 2026
First reg1 Jan 2001
Mileage135,904 mi
TaxTaxed
Tax due1 Sep 2026

Vehicle age

25 years and 5 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 8 February 2026.

PASSED · 28 May 2025
Test date28 May 2025
Expiry27 May 2026
Test number658329763830
Mileage135,904 mi
PASSED · 11 Feb 2022
Test date11 Feb 2022
Expiry10 Feb 2023
Test number850416940531
Mileage133,862 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
FAILED · 2 Feb 2022
Test date2 Feb 2022
Expiry
Test number195603742519
Mileage133,862 mi
MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 20 Mar 2021
Test date20 Mar 2021
Expiry27 Mar 2022
Test number145534712246
Mileage132,128 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 15 Mar 2021
Test date15 Mar 2021
Expiry
Test number671514508757
Mileage132,128 mi
MajorOffside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 28 Mar 2020
Test date28 Mar 2020
Expiry27 Mar 2021
Test number454857760158
Mileage130,771 km
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 28 Mar 2020
Test date28 Mar 2020
Expiry
Test number503813579449
Mileage130,771 km
PrsNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
PrsOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 19 Feb 2019
Test date19 Feb 2019
Expiry18 Feb 2020
Test number649150809871
Mileage130,706 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisorygeneral corrosion of chassis suspension components
FAILED · 28 Jan 2019
Test date28 Jan 2019
Expiry
Test number790644135368
Mileage130,698 mi
MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisorygeneral corrosion of chassis and suspension components
PASSED · 13 Jul 2017
Test date13 Jul 2017
Expiry19 Jul 2018
Test number809048307858
Mileage128,308 mi
FAILED · 13 Jul 2017
Test date13 Jul 2017
Expiry
Test number124758446436
Mileage128,308 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PASSED · 6 Jul 2016
Test date6 Jul 2016
Expiry19 Jul 2017
Test number911574796980
Mileage125,579 mi
AdvisoryFront brake pads low
FAILED · 4 Jul 2016
Test date4 Jul 2016
Expiry
Test number311928800206
Mileage125,579 mi
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryFront brake pads low
FailNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FailOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FailOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
PASSED · 20 Jul 2015
Test date20 Jul 2015
Expiry19 Jul 2016
Test number227851505290
Mileage123,801 mi
PASSED · 29 Mar 2012
Test date29 Mar 2012
Expiry28 Mar 2013
Test number519019182099
Mileage122,369 mi
FAILED · 23 Mar 2012
Test date23 Mar 2012
Expiry
Test number778443482076
Mileage122,369 mi
FailNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FailOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailFront Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 22 Mar 2011
Test date22 Mar 2011
Expiry21 Mar 2012
Test number728281381037
Mileage116,252 mi
FAILED · 9 Mar 2011
Test date9 Mar 2011
Expiry
Test number147938861069
Mileage116,157 mi
FailNearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
FailParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
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)
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 3 Mar 2010
Test date3 Mar 2010
Expiry2 Mar 2011
Test number143802260439
Mileage107,780 mi
FAILED · 3 Mar 2010
Test date3 Mar 2010
Expiry
Test number273742160019
Mileage107,780 mi
FailOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
FailOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
User Enteredouter sills weak with corrosion
PASSED · 2 Mar 2009
Test date2 Mar 2009
Expiry1 Mar 2010
Test number812731269043
Mileage105,872 km
FAILED · 2 Mar 2009
Test date2 Mar 2009
Expiry
Test number363671369046
Mileage105,872 mi
FailNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailOffside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
PASSED · 3 Aug 2007
Test date3 Aug 2007
Expiry2 Aug 2008
Test number334545117236
Mileage103,144 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)