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L987 UPN
MOTValid
MOT due3 Jul 2026
First reg30 Mar 1994
Mileage94,124 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

32 years and 3 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 22 August 2025.

PASSED · 4 Jul 2025
Test date4 Jul 2025
Expiry3 Jul 2026
Test number180073915149
Mileage94,124 mi
PASSED · 16 Aug 2023
Test date16 Aug 2023
Expiry15 Aug 2024
Test number357478381291
Mileage93,512 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
FAILED · 10 Aug 2023
Test date10 Aug 2023
Expiry
Test number314121077606
Mileage93,504 mi
MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps lamps very very dim (4.7.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
DangerousRear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 24 Jun 2022
Test date24 Jun 2022
Expiry23 Jun 2023
Test number703156780722
Mileage92,427 mi
MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 14 Jun 2021
Test date14 Jun 2021
Expiry13 Jun 2022
Test number162194938274
Mileage91,398 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 9 Jul 2020
Test date9 Jul 2020
Expiry16 Jul 2021
Test number439255201083
Mileage91,243 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisoryslight corrosion near side front inner wheel arch
PASSED · 17 Jul 2019
Test date17 Jul 2019
Expiry16 Jul 2020
Test number804768536698
Mileage91,232 mi
MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 15 Jul 2019
Test date15 Jul 2019
Expiry
Test number597437031366
Mileage91,227 mi
MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 16 Jul 2018
Test date16 Jul 2018
Expiry15 Jul 2019
Test number209967810237
Mileage90,766 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 9 Jul 2018
Test date9 Jul 2018
Expiry
Test number460045274750
Mileage90,761 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 22 Jun 2017
Test date22 Jun 2017
Expiry12 Jul 2018
Test number800695994642
Mileage89,945 mi
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Advisoryslight under body corrosion
Advisoryfront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
AdvisoryNearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
PASSED · 20 Jun 2016
Test date20 Jun 2016
Expiry12 Jul 2017
Test number213795867763
Mileage89,074 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Advisoryn/s/r and o/s/r tyres starting to crack on side wall
AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisoryoil leaks on engine
FAILED · 20 Jun 2016
Test date20 Jun 2016
Expiry
Test number757687465164
Mileage89,074 mi
PrsNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Advisoryn/s/r and o/s/r tyres starting to crack on side wall
AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisoryoil leaks on engine
PrsNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
PASSED · 13 Jul 2015
Test date13 Jul 2015
Expiry12 Jul 2016
Test number446374395186
Mileage87,189 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
FAILED · 3 Jul 2015
Test date3 Jul 2015
Expiry
Test number736124385153
Mileage87,114 mi
FailBattery insecure (1.9.1)
FailOffside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
PASSED · 30 Jul 2014
Test date30 Jul 2014
Expiry20 Aug 2015
Test number797041914242
Mileage81,350 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
User Enteredadvise offside front inner door step has been modified
PASSED · 21 Aug 2013
Test date21 Aug 2013
Expiry20 Aug 2014
Test number847833133235
Mileage79,752 mi
AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
PASSED · 28 Jul 2012
Test date28 Jul 2012
Expiry20 Aug 2013
Test number538630612246
Mileage78,800 mi
PASSED · 9 Aug 2011
Test date9 Aug 2011
Expiry20 Aug 2012
Test number365531221479
Mileage77,408 mi
AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
User Enteredengine/gearbox rubber mounting slightly worn
PASSED · 30 Jul 2010
Test date30 Jul 2010
Expiry20 Aug 2011
Test number241311510220
Mileage75,089 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
FAILED · 24 Jul 2010
Test date24 Jul 2010
Expiry
Test number142745100253
Mileage75,074 mi
PrsOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PrsRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FailOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
PASSED · 21 Aug 2009
Test date21 Aug 2009
Expiry20 Aug 2010
Test number394773539464
Mileage73,298 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
User Enteredrear brake pipes are slightly corroded
PASSED · 30 Jun 2009
Test date30 Jun 2009
Expiry13 Jul 2010
Test number630251789113
Mileage73,278 mi
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
FAILED · 25 Jun 2009
Test date25 Jun 2009
Expiry
Test number241536279454
Mileage73,265 mi
FailOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
PASSED · 14 Jul 2008
Test date14 Jul 2008
Expiry13 Jul 2009
Test number141228798109
Mileage71,899 mi
FAILED · 26 Mar 2008
Test date26 Mar 2008
Expiry
Test number713226988077
Mileage71,816 mi
FailOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
FailNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 13 Mar 2007
Test date13 Mar 2007
Expiry31 Mar 2008
Test number212852677086
Mileage68,646 mi
FAILED · 7 Mar 2007
Test date7 Mar 2007
Expiry
Test number921896767087
Mileage68,577 mi
FailNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User EnteredCoolant leak
User EnteredDrivers mirror loose
PASSED · 13 Mar 2006
Test date13 Mar 2006
Expiry31 Mar 2007
Test number130062476409
Mileage64,201 mi
AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
FAILED · 8 Mar 2006
Test date8 Mar 2006
Expiry
Test number941227966097
Mileage64,089 mi
FailNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)