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M498 CWK
MOTExpired
MOT due16 Feb 2026
First reg31 Dec 1994
Mileage213,576 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

31 years and 6 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 18 June 2026.

FAILED · 19 Mar 2026
Test date19 Mar 2026
Expiry—
Test number990772503237
Mileage213,576 mi
MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryWipers faulty, stops randomly on the screen when on the intermediate setting however they can still be operated to park the wipers in the correct position using the stalk.
DangerousBrake servo inoperative Brake performance is severely compromised (1.1.10 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Considered just within the legal requirements (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Passenger footwell has corroded through but not considered a prescribed area
AdvisoryOffside Front Drivers footwell has corroded through but not considered a prescribed area
AdvisoryNearside Rear Bump stop missing, corroded off
AdvisoryOffside Rear Bump stop missing, corroded off
AdvisoryAll four road springs heavily corroded
DangerousNearside Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Axle swivel joint leaking oil onto the brake disc (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
DangerousOffside Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Axle swivel joint leaking oil onto the brake disc (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Body outrigger corroded through (6.2.2 (d) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Body outrigger no longer attached to the chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre aged 22yrs and has become perished
AdvisoryNearside Front Metal brake pipe corroded
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil May have lost all of its fluid (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED · 17 Feb 2025
Test date17 Feb 2025
Expiry16 Feb 2026
Test number801469946667
Mileage212,642 mi
MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 14 Feb 2025
Test date14 Feb 2025
Expiry—
Test number383875454409
Mileage212,642 mi
MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 8 Feb 2024
Test date8 Feb 2024
Expiry15 Feb 2025
Test number378569145615
Mileage211,634 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop missing
AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop missing
FAILED · 6 Feb 2024
Test date6 Feb 2024
Expiry—
Test number970317029910
Mileage211,632 mi
MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
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))
MajorNearside Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop missing
AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop missing
DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 16 Feb 2023
Test date16 Feb 2023
Expiry15 Feb 2024
Test number686501811976
Mileage210,936 mi
PASSED · 31 Jul 2019
Test date31 Jul 2019
Expiry30 Jan 2021
Test number185027718113
Mileage209,946 mi
Advisoryoil leak
FAILED · 30 Jul 2019
Test date30 Jul 2019
Expiry—
Test number811684070306
Mileage209,875 mi
MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Advisoryoil leak
PASSED · 9 Jul 2018
Test date9 Jul 2018
Expiry8 Jul 2019
Test number679652757462
Mileage207,336 mi
PASSED · 7 Sep 2017
Test date7 Sep 2017
Expiry6 Sep 2018
Test number881543508972
Mileage205,244 mi
AdvisoryDrivers seat belt frayed
PASSED · 15 Aug 2016
Test date15 Aug 2016
Expiry20 Aug 2017
Test number282959411003
Mileage203,690 mi
FAILED · 8 Aug 2016
Test date8 Aug 2016
Expiry—
Test number232661327062
Mileage203,641 mi
FailService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOil leak close to excessive
AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
FailOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
FailOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FailRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
FailRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
FailNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg (6.6.6)
FailOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg (6.6.6)
Advisoryrear service brakes weak
PASSED · 19 Aug 2015
Test date19 Aug 2015
Expiry20 Aug 2016
Test number956891138705
Mileage200,465 mi
PASSED · 21 Aug 2014
Test date21 Aug 2014
Expiry20 Aug 2015
Test number825983334247
Mileage198,395 mi
FAILED · 21 Aug 2014
Test date21 Aug 2014
Expiry—
Test number646823934205
Mileage198,393 mi
FailRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
PASSED · 9 Aug 2013
Test date9 Aug 2013
Expiry15 Aug 2014
Test number229801923228
Mileage191,678 mi
User Enterednearside front hub seal has slight leak
PASSED · 16 Aug 2012
Test date16 Aug 2012
Expiry15 Aug 2013
Test number368489322272
Mileage182,949 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 27 Jul 2011
Test date27 Jul 2011
Expiry5 Aug 2012
Test number706978401297
Mileage171,336 mi
FAILED · 20 Jul 2011
Test date20 Jul 2011
Expiry—
Test number149271701240
Mileage171,336 mi
FailOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FailNearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
FailNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
FailOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
FailNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
DangerousNearside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)
PASSED · 6 Aug 2010
Test date6 Aug 2010
Expiry5 Aug 2011
Test number292998710210
Mileage159,469 mi
FAILED · 5 Aug 2010
Test date5 Aug 2010
Expiry—
Test number124247710251
Mileage159,469 mi
FailHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
FailNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
PASSED · 9 Jul 2009
Test date9 Jul 2009
Expiry20 Jul 2010
Test number402210999158
Mileage147,295 mi
User Entered1/front no.plate damage/poor
User Entered2/indicator switch worn
User Entered3/wiper parking fault
User Entered4/slight damage o/s/f seat belt
User Entered5/spare wheel carrier worn
User Entered6/front indicator lens's slightly discoloured
User Entered7/engine oil leaks
User Entered8/slight wear/perishing all trailing arm bushes
FAILED · 23 Jun 2009
Test date23 Jun 2009
Expiry—
Test number364514179125
Mileage147,295 mi
FailOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
FailOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
FailOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
FailOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
FailNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FailVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
FailOffside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
FailOffside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
DangerousNearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
DangerousNearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
User Entered1/front no.plate damage
User Entered2/indicator switch worn
User Entered3/front wipers parking fault
User Entered4/slight damage o/s/f seatbelt webbing
User Entered5/spare wheel carrier worn
User Entered6/o/s/f spot light inop
User Entered7/engine oil leaks
User Entered8/both front swivel seals leaking
User Entered9/slight wear/perishing all trailing arm bushes
FAILED · 14 Jul 2008
Test date14 Jul 2008
Expiry—
Test number600316498144
Mileage138,534 mi
PrsNearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
User Entered1/wipers notparking in the correct position
User Entered2/spare wheel carrier worn/loose
User Entered3/indicator switch worn
User Entered4/engine oil leaks
User Entered5/air cleaner mounts broken
User Entered6/o/s spot light inop
User Entered7/slight leak both front swivels
PASSED · 14 Jul 2008
Test date14 Jul 2008
Expiry20 Jul 2009
Test number213326298468
Mileage138,534 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
User Entered1/wipers notparking in the correct position
User Entered2/spare wheel carrier worn/loose
User Entered3/indicator switch worn
User Entered4/engine oil leaks
User Entered5/air cleaner mounts broken
User Entered6/o/s spot light inop
User Entered7/slight leak both front swivels
FAILED · 20 Jul 2007
Test date20 Jul 2007
Expiry—
Test number733221607263
Mileage130,986 mi
PrsOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
PrsOffside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
PrsNearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
User Entered1/o/s wiperblade split †2/wiper linkage worn/does not park †3/engine oil leaks
PASSED · 20 Jul 2007
Test date20 Jul 2007
Expiry20 Jul 2008
Test number354991807486
Mileage130,986 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
User Entered1/o/s wiperblade split †2/wiper linkage worn/does not park †3/engine oil leaks
PASSED · 21 Jul 2006
Test date21 Jul 2006
Expiry20 Jul 2007
Test number231172706232
Mileage123,257 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User Entered1/engine oil leaks †2/both front swivel seals slight leak †3/o/s spot light not working
FAILED · 19 Jul 2006
Test date19 Jul 2006
Expiry—
Test number363280706241
Mileage123,257 mi
FailOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
FailOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
FailOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FailBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Entered1/brake pedal rubber worn †2/n/s wiper split †3/o/s spot light inop †4/engine oil leaks †5/both front swivel seals slight leak †