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N446 XLS
MOTValid
MOT due17 Aug 2026
First reg30 Jan 1996
Mileage237,754 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

30 years and 5 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 1 October 2025.

PASSED · 30 Jul 2025
Test date30 Jul 2025
Expiry17 Aug 2026
Test number519011133774
Mileage237,754 mi
Advisorycoolant leak
Advisoryinner sills corroded holes (non-prescribed)
AdvisoryNearside Rear chassis rail corroded
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded/holes
AdvisoryNearside Front chassis rail corroded holed at front
Advisoryrecommend other welding repairs to be rectified soon
FAILED · 21 Jul 2025
Test date21 Jul 2025
Expiry
Test number327699231686
Mileage237,754 mi
Advisorycoolant leak
MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Advisoryinner sills corroded holes (non-prescribed)
AdvisoryNearside Rear chassis rail corroded
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded/holes
AdvisoryNearside Front chassis rail corroded holed at front
MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
Advisoryrecommend other welding repairs to be rectified soon
PASSED · 14 Aug 2024
Test date14 Aug 2024
Expiry17 Aug 2025
Test number383741816973
Mileage236,581 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in lower right corner of screen (3.2 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryLower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED · 18 Jul 2023
Test date18 Jul 2023
Expiry17 Aug 2024
Test number749988742594
Mileage227,829 mi
MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
FAILED · 18 Jul 2023
Test date18 Jul 2023
Expiry
Test number560054186362
Mileage227,829 mi
MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MajorFuel system component leaking no 1 injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED · 23 Jul 2022
Test date23 Jul 2022
Expiry17 Aug 2023
Test number398116331230
Mileage216,989 mi
AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisorygeneral corrosion under vehicle
PASSED · 10 Aug 2021
Test date10 Aug 2021
Expiry17 Aug 2022
Test number998520804375
Mileage207,822 mi
AdvisoryNearside rear outer sill corroded
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside front inner sill corroded
AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion present
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))
AdvisoryFront antiroll bar bushes worn
AdvisoryNearside front lower ball joint slight play
AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing on outer edge
FAILED · 9 Aug 2021
Test date9 Aug 2021
Expiry
Test number735585332744
Mileage207,814 mi
MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside rear outer sill corroded
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside front inner sill corroded
AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion present
MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched ( insecure) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
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))
DangerousNearside Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety ( diesel filter leaking) (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront antiroll bar bushes worn
AdvisoryNearside front lower ball joint slight play
AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing on outer edge
PASSED · 18 Aug 2020
Test date18 Aug 2020
Expiry17 Aug 2021
Test number831628821232
Mileage201,733 mi
PASSED · 23 Sep 2019
Test date23 Sep 2019
Expiry22 Sep 2020
Test number378102038945
Mileage201,384 mi
MinorDriver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
FAILED · 20 Sep 2019
Test date20 Sep 2019
Expiry
Test number982864977455
Mileage201,384 mi
MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure flat spot (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MajorOffside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
MinorDriver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
FAILED · 27 Sep 2018
Test date27 Sep 2018
Expiry
Test number448322176364
Mileage201,202 mi
MinorOffside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front crossmember and outrigger corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front crossmember and outrigger corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorNearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wheelarch corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury osf wing corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
MinorRear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Brake cable damaged ns handbrake cable frayed (1.1.15 (a))
MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MinorNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported nsf brake hose to pipe insecure. clip missing (1.1.11 (d) (i))
MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside steering rack gaitor twisted
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryRear rear seatbelts not checked due to workgear in van
AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Advisorysmall oil leak from engine
Advisoryhandbrake has a lot of travel
PASSED · 25 Aug 2017
Test date25 Aug 2017
Expiry24 Aug 2018
Test number412636470773
Mileage195,509 mi
Advisorynearside headlamp slightly loose
Advisorynearside rear of floor corroded by shock absorber mounting, appears to have been repaired from inside of vehicle
FAILED · 22 Aug 2017
Test date22 Aug 2017
Expiry
Test number775688984978
Mileage195,504 mi
FailHorn not working (1.6.2a)
FailOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FailNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)
FailOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)
FailOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
FailOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)
FailNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)
FailNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured inner wheelarch (5.2.6)
Advisorynearside headlamp slightly loose
Advisorynearside rear of floor corroded by shock absorber mounting, appears to have been repaired from inside of vehicle
PASSED · 11 Aug 2016
Test date11 Aug 2016
Expiry10 Aug 2017
Test number575110632820
Mileage189,924 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 11 Aug 2016
Test date11 Aug 2016
Expiry
Test number527810641718
Mileage189,809 mi
FailRear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 28 Jul 2015
Test date28 Jul 2015
Expiry29 Jul 2016
Test number325069305296
Mileage178,342 mi
FAILED · 23 Jul 2015
Test date23 Jul 2015
Expiry
Test number497664505242
Mileage178,279 mi
FailStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 30 Jul 2014
Test date30 Jul 2014
Expiry29 Jul 2015
Test number438661214285
Mileage167,902 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
PASSED · 22 Jul 2013
Test date22 Jul 2013
Expiry27 Jul 2014
Test number617783503200
Mileage160,142 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
User EnteredN/s/f sill in doorframe starting to corrode
User EnteredRear shock absorber outer casings corroded/breaking away
User EnteredFront anti roll bar inner bushes worn - slight movement
User EnteredUnderbody rusted in various places
FAILED · 16 Jul 2013
Test date16 Jul 2013
Expiry
Test number708237493131
Mileage160,142 mi
FailOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FailBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
FailExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
User EnteredN/s/f sill in doorframe starting to corrode
User EnteredRear shock absorber outer casings corroded/breaking away
User EnteredFront anti roll bar inner bushes worn - slight movement
User EnteredUnderbody rusted in various places
PASSED · 17 Jul 2012
Test date17 Jul 2012
Expiry27 Jul 2013
Test number489329992180
Mileage151,384 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
User Enteredoffside front shocker corroded
User Enterednearside front inner c.v. boot perished
User Enteredoffside front bottom shocker bush poor
User Enteredboth front wheel arches corroded
User Enteredengine oil leak
User Enteredoffside front inner sill corroded/holed outside prescribed area
User Enteredoffside front chassis leg corroded/holed not in prescribed area
PASSED · 14 Jul 2011
Test date14 Jul 2011
Expiry27 Jul 2012
Test number278835091182
Mileage143,248 mi
User Enteredall wheel archs rusting
User Enterednsf bottom ball joint has slight play
User Enteredinner front anti roll bar bushes worn and slight play
User Enteredslight engine oil leak
User Enteredosr tyre tread low at 2mm, legal limit is 1.6mm
User Enteredspare tyre sidewall cracking
User Enteredosf chassis leg corroded and holed, not in perscribed area
PASSED · 19 Jul 2010
Test date19 Jul 2010
Expiry27 Jul 2011
Test number962990100291
Mileage135,560 mi
User Enteredengine oil leak
User Enteredboth front shockers bottom bushes splitting
User Enteredcorrosion under drivers step, not considered excessive
User Enteredcorrosion on osf (behind bumper) not in perscribed area
PASSED · 23 Jul 2009
Test date23 Jul 2009
Expiry27 Jul 2010
Test number373324409278
Mileage125,634 mi
User EnteredSlight movement at top of steering of column
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
User EnteredHandbrake return spring broken
User EnteredN/s/r tyre close to min. tread wear indicator
User EnteredExhaust heatshield loose
FAILED · 23 Jul 2009
Test date23 Jul 2009
Expiry
Test number642224609289
Mileage125,634 mi
FailNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FailBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
FailNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
User EnteredSlight movement at top of steering of column
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
User EnteredHandbrake return spring broken
User EnteredN/s/r tyre close to min. tread wear indicator
User EnteredExhaust heatshield loose
PASSED · 28 Jul 2008
Test date28 Jul 2008
Expiry27 Jul 2009
Test number230640618291
Mileage114,972 mi
User EnteredEngine oil leak
User EnteredN/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
FAILED · 28 Jul 2008
Test date28 Jul 2008
Expiry
Test number610760118291
Mileage114,972 mi
FailOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
FailOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
FailBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
FailOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
User EnteredEngine oil leak
User EnteredO/s/f brake pads low
User EnteredN/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
PASSED · 16 Feb 2007
Test date16 Feb 2007
Expiry15 Feb 2008
Test number240807047040
Mileage103,886 mi
FAILED · 15 Feb 2007
Test date15 Feb 2007
Expiry
Test number104196147078
Mileage103,886 mi
FailHorn not working (1.6.2a)
FailOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
PASSED · 16 Jan 2006
Test date16 Jan 2006
Expiry29 Jan 2007
Test number402656516078
Mileage94,912 mi