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L686 MCH
MOTValid
MOT due22 Sep 2026
First reg21 Sep 1993
Mileage82,686 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

32 years and 9 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 10 May 2026.

PASSED · 12 Sep 2025
Test date12 Sep 2025
Expiry22 Sep 2026
Test number211319586521
Mileage82,686 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside + Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Radiator support beam corroded
AdvisoryUnderbody, Vehicle structure + Components corroded/ coated in underseal but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
PASSED · 2 Sep 2024
Test date2 Sep 2024
Expiry22 Sep 2025
Test number482913126145
Mileage81,123 mi
MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED · 31 Aug 2023
Test date31 Aug 2023
Expiry22 Sep 2024
Test number140524977339
Mileage78,168 mi
MinorCentral Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported on axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front sill painted with sealant
AdvisoryOffside Front sill painted with sealant
AdvisoryCentral cross member corroded behind bumper
AdvisoryCentral Front horn insecure ,but works ok
MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
FAILED · 24 Aug 2023
Test date24 Aug 2023
Expiry—
Test number729674047402
Mileage78,166 mi
MinorCentral Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported on axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))
DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system in arch (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting close to jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front sill painted with sealant
AdvisoryOffside Front sill painted with sealant
AdvisoryCentral cross member corroded behind bumper
AdvisoryCentral Front horn insecure ,but works ok
MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PASSED · 23 Sep 2022
Test date23 Sep 2022
Expiry22 Sep 2023
Test number263665480381
Mileage75,377 mi
FAILED · 13 Jul 2022
Test date13 Jul 2022
Expiry—
Test number933904421881
Mileage75,373 mi
MajorOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner suspension mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))
MajorNearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Advisoryboth front inner wings corroded
MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MajorCentral Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
MajorBrake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
PASSED · 5 Jul 2021
Test date5 Jul 2021
Expiry15 Jul 2022
Test number800227422469
Mileage75,175 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated in grease not allowing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rubber (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded
PASSED · 16 Jul 2020
Test date16 Jul 2020
Expiry15 Jul 2021
Test number445879233881
Mileage75,049 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 30 May 2019
Test date30 May 2019
Expiry2 Dec 2020
Test number605655271999
Mileage74,318 mi
AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisoryunder side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion
PASSED · 23 May 2018
Test date23 May 2018
Expiry2 Jun 2019
Test number993626134506
Mileage72,181 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 23 May 2018
Test date23 May 2018
Expiry—
Test number517140762748
Mileage72,178 mi
MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 3 Jun 2017
Test date3 Jun 2017
Expiry2 Jun 2018
Test number797870602778
Mileage71,199 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front inner wing corroded
AdvisoryOffside Rear inner and outer sills corroded
AdvisoryNearside Front inner and outer sills and door step corroded
Advisoryunderside of vehicle generally corroded
FAILED · 16 May 2017
Test date16 May 2017
Expiry—
Test number775107049363
Mileage71,194 mi
FailOffside Front Inner Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (3.1.9)
FailNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front inner wing coroded
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner sill coroded
PASSED · 18 May 2016
Test date18 May 2016
Expiry17 May 2017
Test number716492931206
Mileage68,202 mi
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front outrigger corroded
FAILED · 12 May 2016
Test date12 May 2016
Expiry—
Test number452777455855
Mileage68,196 mi
FailRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Failrear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
FailOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
FailCentre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
FailRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
AdvisoryOffside Front outrigger corroded
PASSED · 8 May 2015
Test date8 May 2015
Expiry14 May 2016
Test number549938625164
Mileage65,501 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
User Enteredoffside front inner wing and outrigger corroded
PASSED · 15 May 2014
Test date15 May 2014
Expiry14 May 2015
Test number388535234148
Mileage64,113 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
User Enteredoffside front inner wing and outriger corroded
PASSED · 25 Apr 2013
Test date25 Apr 2013
Expiry27 Apr 2014
Test number165835013158
Mileage61,444 mi
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)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Enteredo/s/f inner arch and outrigger coroded
FAILED · 16 Apr 2013
Test date16 Apr 2013
Expiry—
Test number788596703137
Mileage61,439 mi
FailOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Failrear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
FailRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
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)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Enteredo/s/f inner arch and outrigger coroded
PASSED · 13 Apr 2012
Test date13 Apr 2012
Expiry27 Apr 2013
Test number249124502177
Mileage58,396 mi
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
FAILED · 2 Apr 2012
Test date2 Apr 2012
Expiry—
Test number898513592022
Mileage58,396 mi
FailOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
FailOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
FailNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
PASSED · 12 Apr 2011
Test date12 Apr 2011
Expiry27 Apr 2012
Test number159712801125
Mileage55,632 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
User Enteredexhaust rubber mountings deteriorted
User Enteredboth front brake discs pitted.
FAILED · 11 Apr 2011
Test date11 Apr 2011
Expiry—
Test number838301701128
Mileage55,632 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)
DangerousOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FailNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
DangerousOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
User Enteredboth front brake discs corroded
User Enteredexhaust rubber mountings deteriorted
PASSED · 28 Apr 2010
Test date28 Apr 2010
Expiry27 Apr 2011
Test number933398410154
Mileage54,007 mi
FAILED · 28 Apr 2010
Test date28 Apr 2010
Expiry—
Test number203938010165
Mileage54,007 mi
FailRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
FailNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
FailOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
PASSED · 19 Feb 2009
Test date19 Feb 2009
Expiry27 Feb 2010
Test number882900859005
Mileage52,568 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Enteredreplace exhaust rings
PASSED · 26 Feb 2008
Test date26 Feb 2008
Expiry27 Feb 2009
Test number310077758020
Mileage51,541 mi
PASSED · 7 Feb 2007
Test date7 Feb 2007
Expiry27 Feb 2008
Test number330778337050
Mileage50,442 mi
FAILED · 6 Feb 2007
Test date6 Feb 2007
Expiry—
Test number133957537445
Mileage50,472 mi
FailOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
PASSED · 20 Feb 2006
Test date20 Feb 2006
Expiry27 Feb 2007
Test number974221156010
Mileage48,794 mi