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L696 JNB
MOTExpired
MOT due17 Oct 2022
First reg14 Apr 1994
Mileage150,174 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

32 years and 2 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 21 November 2025.

PASSED · 18 Oct 2021
Test date18 Oct 2021
Expiry17 Oct 2022
Test number565750357180
Mileage150,174 mi
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front sill corroded outside prescribed area
FAILED · 6 Jul 2021
Test date6 Jul 2021
Expiry—
Test number165820032816
Mileage150,175 mi
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened 2 holes (5.3.3 (b) (i))
DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
FAILED · 18 Feb 2020
Test date18 Feb 2020
Expiry—
Test number940747327205
Mileage150,171 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryNearside headlamp pattern weak
MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from limiter valve to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 17 Jan 2018
Test date17 Jan 2018
Expiry16 Jan 2019
Test number996774713180
Mileage145,893 mi
PASSED · 30 Mar 2017
Test date30 Mar 2017
Expiry29 Mar 2018
Test number159462097829
Mileage145,864 mi
PASSED · 21 Mar 2016
Test date21 Mar 2016
Expiry25 Mar 2017
Test number586660819638
Mileage141,472 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 18 Mar 2016
Test date18 Mar 2016
Expiry—
Test number532750859842
Mileage141,460 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FailNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FailNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
FAILED · 11 Mar 2015
Test date11 Mar 2015
Expiry—
Test number518110775072
Mileage135,988 mi
PrsOffside 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)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
PASSED · 11 Mar 2015
Test date11 Mar 2015
Expiry25 Mar 2016
Test number846960675045
Mileage135,988 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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
PASSED · 25 Mar 2014
Test date25 Mar 2014
Expiry25 Mar 2015
Test number315194984079
Mileage130,583 mi
PASSED · 26 Mar 2013
Test date26 Mar 2013
Expiry25 Mar 2014
Test number678985183094
Mileage125,688 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
FAILED · 26 Mar 2013
Test date26 Mar 2013
Expiry—
Test number137355683061
Mileage125,688 mi
FailBattery insecure (1.9.1)
FailNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FailOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FailNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
PASSED · 22 Feb 2012
Test date22 Feb 2012
Expiry1 Mar 2013
Test number198383452089
Mileage123,899 mi
FAILED · 20 Feb 2012
Test date20 Feb 2012
Expiry—
Test number939281952068
Mileage123,899 mi
FailNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
FailRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
PASSED · 1 Mar 2011
Test date1 Mar 2011
Expiry29 Feb 2012
Test number818240661091
Mileage121,252 mi
FAILED · 1 Mar 2011
Test date1 Mar 2011
Expiry—
Test number216360661029
Mileage121,252 mi
FailWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User Enteredn/s/r disc pitted
PASSED · 1 Mar 2010
Test date1 Mar 2010
Expiry28 Feb 2011
Test number954880360043
Mileage118,128 mi
FAILED · 25 Feb 2010
Test date25 Feb 2010
Expiry—
Test number563816950070
Mileage118,128 mi
FailNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
FailNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)
FailOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)
FailParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FailOffside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
FailOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FailOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
PASSED · 26 Feb 2009
Test date26 Feb 2009
Expiry28 Feb 2010
Test number962847559065
Mileage115,027 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredHandbrake requires servicing.
FAILED · 26 Feb 2009
Test date26 Feb 2009
Expiry—
Test number164067759434
Mileage115,027 mi
FailOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredHandbrake requires servicing.
PASSED · 29 Feb 2008
Test date29 Feb 2008
Expiry28 Feb 2009
Test number843970868049
Mileage111,633 mi
FAILED · 27 Feb 2008
Test date27 Feb 2008
Expiry—
Test number262158458034
Mileage111,627 mi
FailOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FailOffside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
FailOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
PASSED · 28 Feb 2007
Test date28 Feb 2007
Expiry27 Feb 2008
Test number354139557060
Mileage105,529 mi
PASSED · 25 Feb 2006
Test date25 Feb 2006
Expiry24 Feb 2007
Test number294326156093
Mileage99,342 mi
AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Enteredrear wiper split
FAILED · 25 Feb 2006
Test date25 Feb 2006
Expiry—
Test number311516756083
Mileage99,342 mi
PrsNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Enteredrear wiper split