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M31B UG

MOTExpired

MOT due17 Jun 2026

First reg12 Jun 2000

Mileage128,258 mi

Tax—

Tax due—

Vehicle age

26 years

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 23 August 2025.

PASSED · 18 Jun 2025

Test date18 Jun 2025

Expiry17 Jun 2026

Test number335293883718

Mileage128,258 mi

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Advisorydamage to n/s outer sill

FAILED · 11 Apr 2025

Test date11 Apr 2025

Expiry—

Test number145398549929

Mileage128,258 mi

MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

DangerousCentral Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))

MajorNearside Front Power steering component leaking steering rack gaiter. (2.1.5 (a))

MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Advisoryadvise o/s front tyre outer side wall damaged.advise n/s rear tyre outer side wall deteriorated.advise under body starting to corrode.

PASSED · 6 Oct 2023

Test date6 Oct 2023

Expiry5 Oct 2024

Test number420277133054

Mileage124,438 mi

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Advisoryn/s front sill beginning to corrode

Advisoryo/s front cv gaiter deteriorated

FAILED · 25 Sep 2023

Test date25 Sep 2023

Expiry—

Test number659576812456

Mileage124,421 mi

MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Advisoryslight leak from exhaust

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

PASSED · 29 Sep 2022

Test date29 Sep 2022

Expiry28 Sep 2023

Test number196709631295

Mileage121,188 mi

AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

FAILED · 21 Sep 2022

Test date21 Sep 2022

Expiry—

Test number880708113017

Mileage121,188 mi

MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

PASSED · 24 Sep 2021

Test date24 Sep 2021

Expiry23 Sep 2022

Test number169496269958

Mileage117,086 mi

FAILED · 16 Sep 2021

Test date16 Sep 2021

Expiry—

Test number192180243246

Mileage117,055 mi

MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Advisoryvehicle is lowered

PASSED · 3 Sep 2020

Test date3 Sep 2020

Expiry2 Sep 2021

Test number237573597691

Mileage111,331 mi

PASSED · 14 Jun 2019

Test date14 Jun 2019

Expiry15 Dec 2020

Test number795606894796

Mileage104,332 mi

MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

PASSED · 16 Jun 2018

Test date16 Jun 2018

Expiry15 Jun 2019

Test number179228069572

Mileage101,303 mi

AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

PASSED · 23 Nov 2016

Test date23 Nov 2016

Expiry25 Nov 2017

Test number209919585268

Mileage98,353 mi

AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Slight wear movement in the top mount (2.5.B.1b)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn close to legal limit and starting to age perish (4.1.E.1)

AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

FAILED · 22 Nov 2016

Test date22 Nov 2016

Expiry—

Test number525842707815

Mileage98,353 mi

FailNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FailOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FailNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

FailOffside Front Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended Lower arm rear push perished and unbonded (2.4.F.3)

AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Slight wear movement in the top mount (2.5.B.1b)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn close to legal limit and starting to age perish (4.1.E.1)

AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Lower arm rear bonded bush starting to age perish (2.4.F.3)

AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

PASSED · 10 Nov 2015

Test date10 Nov 2015

Expiry25 Nov 2016

Test number464573880362

Mileage94,613 mi

Advisoryhigh level brake light not working

AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

FAILED · 9 Nov 2015

Test date9 Nov 2015

Expiry—

Test number875559586929

Mileage94,608 mi

FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Advisoryengine management warning light on

Advisoryhigh level brake light not working

AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

FailNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

FailNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

FailOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing not checked brake binding

FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

FailExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

FailExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

PASSED · 26 Nov 2014

Test date26 Nov 2014

Expiry25 Nov 2015

Test number338710234353

Mileage91,062 mi

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

User Enteredhigh level brake light not working

FAILED · 26 Nov 2014

Test date26 Nov 2014

Expiry—

Test number249490434315

Mileage91,059 mi

FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

User Enteredhigh level brake light not working

FAILED · 18 Nov 2013

Test date18 Nov 2013

Expiry—

Test number579432023333

Mileage86,754 mi

PrsOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

User Enteredhigh level brake light not working

PASSED · 18 Nov 2013

Test date18 Nov 2013

Expiry17 Nov 2014

Test number436282623392

Mileage86,754 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

User Enteredhigh level brake light not working

PASSED · 30 Oct 2012

Test date30 Oct 2012

Expiry2 Nov 2013

Test number389534802343

Mileage82,523 mi

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

User Enteredhigh level brake light not working

FAILED · 29 Oct 2012

Test date29 Oct 2012

Expiry—

Test number716273502304

Mileage82,522 mi

FailNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

FailNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

FailOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

FailCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FailHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

FailExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

User Enteredhigh level brake light not working

PASSED · 3 Nov 2011

Test date3 Nov 2011

Expiry2 Nov 2012

Test number119827901390

Mileage78,277 mi

AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

User EnteredOil leak

PASSED · 25 Oct 2010

Test date25 Oct 2010

Expiry24 Oct 2011

Test number212248590238

Mileage74,397 mi

AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

User Enteredboth wipers showing deteriation

User Enteredn/s/f tyre showing slight deteriation

User Enteredo/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

FAILED · 25 Oct 2010

Test date25 Oct 2010

Expiry—

Test number323108290271

Mileage74,397 mi

FailAn item not tested (Manual)

AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

User Enteredboth wipers showing deteriation

User Enteredn/s/f tyre showing slight deteriation

User Enteredo/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

PASSED · 20 Mar 2009

Test date20 Mar 2009

Expiry7 Apr 2010

Test number854669479002

Mileage66,927 mi

AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

PASSED · 8 Apr 2008

Test date8 Apr 2008

Expiry7 Apr 2009

Test number571809398079

Mileage62,287 mi

FAILED · 8 Apr 2008

Test date8 Apr 2008

Expiry—

Test number201719798042

Mileage62,287 mi

FailOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

PASSED · 29 Sep 2006

Test date29 Sep 2006

Expiry28 Sep 2007

Test number330782776409

Mileage53,686 mi

FAILED · 29 Sep 2006

Test date29 Sep 2006

Expiry—

Test number572422276225

Mileage53,686 mi

FailNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

FailOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)