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M397 XWC

MOTValid

MOT due12 Jan 2027

First reg31 Dec 1995

Mileage5,928 mi

Tax—

Tax due—

Vehicle age

30 years and 5 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 29 April 2026.

PASSED · 13 Jan 2026

Test date13 Jan 2026

Expiry12 Jan 2027

Test number863489178464

Mileage5,928 mi

AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Advisoryunder sealed throughout

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

PASSED · 12 Nov 2024

Test date12 Nov 2024

Expiry11 Nov 2025

Test number153634200914

Mileage4,996 mi

AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front subframe, rear mounting points on near side and off side. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe front mounting points on near side and off side. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill inner and outer panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill inner and outer panels. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

PASSED · 8 Nov 2023

Test date8 Nov 2023

Expiry7 Nov 2024

Test number178863037210

Mileage4,926 mi

MinorRear Electrical wiring inadequately secured in luggage area (4.11 (a) (i))

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

AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

FAILED · 8 Nov 2023

Test date8 Nov 2023

Expiry—

Test number297334759999

Mileage4,926 mi

MinorRear Electrical wiring inadequately secured in luggage area (4.11 (a) (i))

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

AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

PrsRear Fuel pipe insecure at rear in area of brake reduction valve (6.1.3 (a) (i))

AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

PrsNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

FAILED · 5 Nov 2022

Test date5 Nov 2022

Expiry—

Test number564455954483

Mileage4,886 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

FAILED · 8 Apr 2022

Test date8 Apr 2022

Expiry—

Test number434841338989

Mileage4,851 mi

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

MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryBrake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

MajorPower steering component leaking from rack (2.1.5 (a))

PASSED · 22 Apr 2021

Test date22 Apr 2021

Expiry21 Apr 2022

Test number246284778996

Mileage4,599 mi

Dangerousfront brakes imbalanced

Advisoryrear service brake figures only just met minimum requirements

Advisoryfront and rear discs corroded

Advisoryrear no plate slight deteriorated

Advisoryalternator belt perished

Advisoryrear exhaust rubber missing

FAILED · 20 Apr 2021

Test date20 Apr 2021

Expiry—

Test number849135879118

Mileage4,599 mi

Dangerousfront brakes imbalanced

Advisoryrear service brake figures only just met minimum requirements

Advisoryfront and rear discs corroded

Advisoryrear no plate slight deteriorated

Advisoryalternator belt perished

MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))

Advisoryrear exhaust rubber missing

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

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

PASSED · 18 Jul 2019

Test date18 Jul 2019

Expiry19 Jan 2021

Test number909712712978

Mileage3,802 mi

MinorBrake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

AdvisoryOil on engine.

AdvisoryMetal brake pipes at rear are corroding.

AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

AdvisoryFront suspension arm inner bushes are deteriorating.

AdvisoryRear brake hoses are perishing.

FAILED · 16 Jul 2019

Test date16 Jul 2019

Expiry—

Test number621678475082

Mileage3,801 mi

MajorFront Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

MinorBrake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

AdvisoryOil on engine.

AdvisoryMetal brake pipes at rear are corroding.

AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

AdvisoryFront suspension arm inner bushes are deteriorating.

AdvisoryRear brake hoses are perishing.

MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

PASSED · 20 Jul 2018

Test date20 Jul 2018

Expiry19 Jul 2019

Test number583303080541

Mileage2,171 mi

MinorBrake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

AdvisoryCorrosion in various places.

AdvisoryVarious metal brake pipes corroding.

AdvisoryRear brake valve operation stiff.

AdvisoryRear brake hoses are perishing.

AdvisoryO/s rear wheelarch is corroding.

AdvisoryRear footbrake efforts are quite low.

FAILED · 10 Jul 2018

Test date10 Jul 2018

Expiry—

Test number208513170432

Mileage2,170 mi

MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

MinorBrake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working When repaired warning lamp must also work. (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

AdvisoryCorrosion in various places.

AdvisoryVarious metal brake pipes corroding.

AdvisoryRear brake valve operation stiff.

MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill panel - marked. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill panel - marked. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing panel - marked. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

MajorNearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing panel - marked. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

MajorOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

AdvisoryRear brake hoses are perishing.

MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryO/s rear wheelarch is corroding.

AdvisoryRear footbrake efforts are quite low.

PASSED · 24 Jan 2017

Test date24 Jan 2017

Expiry23 Jan 2018

Test number889368403098

Mileage102,043 mi

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

Advisoryunderside of vehicle under sealed restricting full inspection for corrosion

PASSED · 16 Apr 2015

Test date16 Apr 2015

Expiry15 Apr 2016

Test number728336205121

Mileage1,782 mi

AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

FAILED · 16 Apr 2015

Test date16 Apr 2015

Expiry—

Test number856426805121

Mileage101,782 mi

FailCentre Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

PASSED · 10 Feb 2014

Test date10 Feb 2014

Expiry9 Feb 2015

Test number816541544046

Mileage868 mi

AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

FAILED · 8 Feb 2014

Test date8 Feb 2014

Expiry—

Test number766419734005

Mileage868 mi

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

FailRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

PASSED · 7 Apr 2013

Test date7 Apr 2013

Expiry6 Apr 2014

Test number129247993419

Mileage99,661 mi

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

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

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

AdvisoryCentre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

User Enteredfog light switch sticky but working

User EnteredOil leak

PASSED · 5 Apr 2012

Test date5 Apr 2012

Expiry4 Apr 2013

Test number109286792464

Mileage98,780 mi

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

PASSED · 16 Jun 2011

Test date16 Jun 2011

Expiry15 Jun 2012

Test number578817661153

Mileage98,391 mi

AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

PASSED · 22 May 2010

Test date22 May 2010

Expiry21 May 2011

Test number324832740177

Mileage96,720 mi

FAILED · 28 Apr 2010

Test date28 Apr 2010

Expiry—

Test number764408410150

Mileage96,703 mi

FailNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

FailOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

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

AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FAILED · 19 Apr 2010

Test date19 Apr 2010

Expiry—

Test number532179500121

Mileage96,700 mi

FailNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

FailOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

FailNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

FailOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

FailNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

FailOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

PASSED · 5 Dec 2007

Test date5 Dec 2007

Expiry4 Dec 2008

Test number894959837352

Mileage88,254 mi

FAILED · 3 Dec 2007

Test date3 Dec 2007

Expiry—

Test number161647437328

Mileage88,253 mi

FailRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

FailFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

FailOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

FailNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

FailOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

PASSED · 26 Oct 2006

Test date26 Oct 2006

Expiry25 Oct 2007

Test number252169296264

Mileage72,570 mi

FAILED · 26 Oct 2006

Test date26 Oct 2006

Expiry—

Test number352839496427

Mileage72,556 mi

FailOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FailNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

FailNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

FailOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

FailNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

FailOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

User Enteredboth front tyres worn close to the legal limit

PASSED · 13 Sep 2005

Test date13 Sep 2005

Expiry23 Sep 2006

Test number224056355239

Mileage51,832 mi

AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)