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N242 XHP
MOTValid
MOT due26 Jan 2027
First reg29 May 1996
Mileage194,770 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

30 years and 1 month

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 10 March 2026.

PASSED · 21 Jan 2026
Test date21 Jan 2026
Expiry26 Jan 2027
Test number993634541880
Mileage194,770 mi
MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 25 Jan 2025
Test date25 Jan 2025
Expiry26 Jan 2026
Test number251566903258
Mileage194,058 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
PASSED · 27 Jan 2024
Test date27 Jan 2024
Expiry26 Jan 2025
Test number986251955903
Mileage192,989 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advisoryrear discs worn/pitted
Advisoryrear coil springs corroded
FAILED · 26 Jan 2024
Test date26 Jan 2024
Expiry
Test number582967165605
Mileage192,989 mi
MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advisoryrear discs worn/pitted
Advisoryrear coil springs corroded
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 21 Jan 2023
Test date21 Jan 2023
Expiry21 Jan 2024
Test number595892729602
Mileage192,084 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 15 Jan 2022
Test date15 Jan 2022
Expiry21 Jan 2023
Test number749812618105
Mileage191,517 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 6 Jan 2021
Test date6 Jan 2021
Expiry21 Jan 2022
Test number194315242892
Mileage190,998 mi
PASSED · 22 Jul 2019
Test date22 Jul 2019
Expiry21 Jan 2021
Test number350099185400
Mileage190,000 mi
PASSED · 30 May 2018
Test date30 May 2018
Expiry29 May 2019
Test number254855168103
Mileage187,854 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 29 May 2018
Test date29 May 2018
Expiry
Test number496249220437
Mileage187,834 mi
MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
FAILED · 6 Mar 2018
Test date6 Mar 2018
Expiry
Test number594681937543
Mileage187,666 mi
FailExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisoryexhaust deteriorated
Advisoryrear fuel pipes corroded
PASSED · 2 Mar 2017
Test date2 Mar 2017
Expiry1 Mar 2018
Test number657441128990
Mileage185,874 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAILED · 1 Mar 2017
Test date1 Mar 2017
Expiry
Test number275267542316
Mileage185,874 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FailParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FailExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
FailExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
PASSED · 17 Feb 2016
Test date17 Feb 2016
Expiry18 Feb 2017
Test number382701793356
Mileage183,847 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOil leak by both engine and gearbox
PASSED · 19 Feb 2015
Test date19 Feb 2015
Expiry18 Feb 2016
Test number957590255027
Mileage181,504 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 31 Jan 2014
Test date31 Jan 2014
Expiry8 Feb 2015
Test number316301434090
Mileage177,972 mi
PASSED · 2 Feb 2013
Test date2 Feb 2013
Expiry8 Feb 2014
Test number875273933063
Mileage175,101 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)
FAILED · 2 Feb 2013
Test date2 Feb 2013
Expiry
Test number586003133036
Mileage175,101 mi
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 6 Feb 2012
Test date6 Feb 2012
Expiry8 Feb 2013
Test number557467232089
Mileage171,448 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAILED · 4 Feb 2012
Test date4 Feb 2012
Expiry
Test number709525032034
Mileage171,435 mi
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 Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 1 Feb 2011
Test date1 Feb 2011
Expiry8 Feb 2012
Test number629092031064
Mileage168,611 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
User Enteredoil leak from diff
User Enteredo/s and n/s front inner wing starting to corrod ( surface rust) close front headlamp etc
FAILED · 29 Jan 2011
Test date29 Jan 2011
Expiry
Test number445549321067
Mileage330,660 mi
FailOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FailNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
FailNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
User Enteredoil leak from diff
User Enteredo/s and n/s front inner wing starting to corrod ( surface rust) close front headlamp etc
PASSED · 30 Jan 2010
Test date30 Jan 2010
Expiry8 Feb 2011
Test number384610830012
Mileage164,268 mi
PASSED · 9 Feb 2009
Test date9 Feb 2009
Expiry8 Feb 2010
Test number774060149039
Mileage160,497 mi
FAILED · 31 Jan 2009
Test date31 Jan 2009
Expiry
Test number830771639035
Mileage160,333 mi
FailWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
PASSED · 4 Feb 2008
Test date4 Feb 2008
Expiry3 Feb 2009
Test number684155038020
Mileage155,899 mi
PASSED · 30 Jan 2007
Test date30 Jan 2007
Expiry29 Jan 2008
Test number282110837073
Mileage152,176 mi