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M679 UMU
MOTExpired
MOT due24 Oct 2024
First reg25 Feb 1995
Mileage64,252 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

31 years and 4 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 10 December 2025.

PASSED · 25 Oct 2023
Test date25 Oct 2023
Expiry24 Oct 2024
Test number714967007500
Mileage64,252 mi
PASSED · 15 Sep 2022
Test date15 Sep 2022
Expiry22 Sep 2023
Test number583859357203
Mileage63,737 mi
PASSED · 23 Sep 2021
Test date23 Sep 2021
Expiry22 Sep 2022
Test number400138738992
Mileage63,254 mi
FAILED · 21 Jul 2021
Test date21 Jul 2021
Expiry
Test number801984172840
Mileage63,231 mi
MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 13 May 2019
Test date13 May 2019
Expiry16 Nov 2020
Test number639530329664
Mileage62,243 mi
PASSED · 15 May 2018
Test date15 May 2018
Expiry16 May 2019
Test number209176415586
Mileage61,190 mi
PASSED · 8 May 2017
Test date8 May 2017
Expiry16 May 2018
Test number431549122278
Mileage60,475 mi
PASSED · 17 May 2016
Test date17 May 2016
Expiry16 May 2017
Test number683903089471
Mileage59,809 mi
PASSED · 30 Jun 2015
Test date30 Jun 2015
Expiry29 Jun 2016
Test number239991285132
Mileage59,128 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FAILED · 23 Jun 2015
Test date23 Jun 2015
Expiry
Test number187604975100
Mileage59,112 mi
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
FailHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
PASSED · 20 Jun 2014
Test date20 Jun 2014
Expiry19 Jun 2015
Test number575671974197
Mileage56,611 mi
User Enteredhazard switch poor
FAILED · 19 Jun 2014
Test date19 Jun 2014
Expiry
Test number468560474152
Mileage56,611 mi
FailFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
User Enteredhazard switch poor
PASSED · 1 Feb 2013
Test date1 Feb 2013
Expiry31 Jan 2014
Test number158532833444
Mileage56,609 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User EnteredWindscreen washers poor
User EnteredHazard warning switch poor
User EnteredFront pipe to centre section joint, slight blow
User EnteredFront brake discs worn
User EnteredFront and rear subframes, slightly corroded
User EnteredOffside rear caliper poor
FAILED · 29 Jan 2013
Test date29 Jan 2013
Expiry
Test number398639823027
Mileage56,609 mi
FailOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User EnteredWindscreen washers poor
User EnteredHazard warning switch poor
User EnteredFront pipe to centre section joint, slight blow
User EnteredFront brake discs worn
User EnteredFront and rear subframes, slightly corroded
User EnteredOffside rear caliper poor
PASSED · 24 Jan 2012
Test date24 Jan 2012
Expiry23 Jan 2013
Test number879884322083
Mileage51,148 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisorycoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
User EnteredCoolant leak
FAILED · 24 Jan 2012
Test date24 Jan 2012
Expiry
Test number356874422025
Mileage51,148 mi
FailHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Failrear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
FailOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisorycoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
User EnteredCoolant leak
PASSED · 24 Jan 2011
Test date24 Jan 2011
Expiry23 Jan 2012
Test number976664021072
Mileage45,818 mi
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User EnteredFront discs corroded on inner face
User EnteredRear discs slightly corroded
PASSED · 9 Dec 2009
Test date9 Dec 2009
Expiry8 Dec 2010
Test number992863449309
Mileage39,928 mi
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
FAILED · 8 Dec 2009
Test date8 Dec 2009
Expiry
Test number762042649394
Mileage39,928 mi
FailExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
FailRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
PASSED · 13 Nov 2008
Test date13 Nov 2008
Expiry27 Nov 2009
Test number422948618390
Mileage34,667 mi
AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
User Enteredhand brake lever travel
FAILED · 10 Nov 2008
Test date10 Nov 2008
Expiry
Test number310625518375
Mileage34,666 mi
FailOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
FailNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
FailHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
User Enteredhand brake lever travel
PASSED · 28 Nov 2007
Test date28 Nov 2007
Expiry27 Nov 2008
Test number592122937341
Mileage32,780 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)
PASSED · 25 Nov 2006
Test date25 Nov 2006
Expiry24 Nov 2007
Test number360559626390
Mileage26,552 mi
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
FAILED · 16 Sep 2006
Test date16 Sep 2006
Expiry
Test number804349856245
Mileage26,497 mi
FailNearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
FailNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)