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CAVALIER · Green

N287 BWW
MOTValid
MOT due10 Aug 2026
First reg7 Aug 1995
Mileage100,294 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

30 years and 10 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 22 November 2025.

PASSED · 11 Aug 2025
Test date11 Aug 2025
Expiry10 Aug 2026
Test number309719641495
Mileage100,294 mi
FAILED · 18 Jun 2025
Test date18 Jun 2025
Expiry
Test number228534795519
Mileage100,270 mi
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front to rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED · 14 Jun 2024
Test date14 Jun 2024
Expiry13 Jun 2025
Test number593213507470
Mileage99,762 mi
AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded FRONT TO REAR
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 31 May 2024
Test date31 May 2024
Expiry
Test number763243329821
Mileage99,765 mi
MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded FRONT TO REAR
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 24 May 2023
Test date24 May 2023
Expiry31 May 2024
Test number387803210002
Mileage99,250 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SPRING SEAT (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFUEL PIPES CORRODED
FAILED · 15 May 2023
Test date15 May 2023
Expiry
Test number226114465746
Mileage99,239 mi
MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SPRING SEAT (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFUEL PIPES CORRODED
PASSED · 1 Jun 2022
Test date1 Jun 2022
Expiry31 May 2023
Test number330990225630
Mileage98,777 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
FAILED · 12 May 2022
Test date12 May 2022
Expiry
Test number525704302912
Mileage98,777 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded FRONT TO REAR
PASSED · 13 May 2021
Test date13 May 2021
Expiry12 May 2022
Test number431048799010
Mileage98,525 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 7 May 2021
Test date7 May 2021
Expiry
Test number473682678199
Mileage98,525 mi
MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SPRING SEAT (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 5 Feb 2020
Test date5 Feb 2020
Expiry5 Feb 2021
Test number157116729032
Mileage98,228 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED · 20 Jan 2020
Test date20 Jan 2020
Expiry
Test number544252131058
Mileage98,228 mi
MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SPRING MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 6 Feb 2019
Test date6 Feb 2019
Expiry5 Feb 2020
Test number277655724803
Mileage96,793 mi
AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED · 5 Feb 2019
Test date5 Feb 2019
Expiry
Test number642758752312
Mileage96,793 mi
MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 26 Jan 2018
Test date26 Jan 2018
Expiry2 Feb 2019
Test number201617964080
Mileage95,417 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
FAILED · 23 Jan 2018
Test date23 Jan 2018
Expiry
Test number775561033377
Mileage95,410 mi
FailOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FailNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
PASSED · 3 Feb 2017
Test date3 Feb 2017
Expiry2 Feb 2018
Test number803917421580
Mileage93,701 mi
AdvisoryOil leak
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 20 Jan 2017
Test date20 Jan 2017
Expiry
Test number112496239397
Mileage93,701 mi
AdvisoryOil leak
FailExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 28 Jan 2016
Test date28 Jan 2016
Expiry27 Jan 2017
Test number906529182174
Mileage92,112 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FAILED · 22 Jan 2016
Test date22 Jan 2016
Expiry
Test number882596441270
Mileage92,065 mi
FailOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)
FailOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill end (6.1.B.2)
FailOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
PASSED · 14 Jan 2015
Test date14 Jan 2015
Expiry22 Jan 2016
Test number378764915015
Mileage90,647 mi
PASSED · 16 Jan 2014
Test date16 Jan 2014
Expiry22 Jan 2015
Test number669326214087
Mileage89,142 mi
PASSED · 17 Jan 2013
Test date17 Jan 2013
Expiry22 Jan 2014
Test number499297813017
Mileage87,469 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)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
PASSED · 19 Jan 2012
Test date19 Jan 2012
Expiry22 Jan 2013
Test number157079212024
Mileage85,541 mi
PASSED · 21 Jan 2011
Test date21 Jan 2011
Expiry22 Jan 2012
Test number709781121093
Mileage83,743 mi
AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
PASSED · 21 Jan 2010
Test date21 Jan 2010
Expiry22 Jan 2011
Test number373461320083
Mileage81,826 mi
PASSED · 21 Jan 2009
Test date21 Jan 2009
Expiry22 Jan 2010
Test number252751629061
Mileage80,395 mi
PASSED · 23 Jan 2008
Test date23 Jan 2008
Expiry22 Jan 2009
Test number294013128028
Mileage77,658 mi
PASSED · 19 Jan 2007
Test date19 Jan 2007
Expiry21 Jan 2008
Test number573069717021
Mileage74,397 mi
PASSED · 21 Jan 2006
Test date21 Jan 2006
Expiry21 Jan 2007
Test number874061326045
Mileage71,487 mi