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116 · Red

NJZ1 642
MOTValid
MOT due7 Oct 2026
First reg20 May 2005
Mileage108,968 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

21 years and 1 month

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 15 October 2025.

PASSED · 8 Oct 2025
Test date8 Oct 2025
Expiry7 Oct 2026
Test number669956653997
Mileage108,968 mi
Advisorybrake pad warning light on dash but brake pads visibly ok
MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 8 Oct 2024
Test date8 Oct 2024
Expiry7 Oct 2025
Test number867761790931
Mileage107,982 mi
MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
FAILED · 7 Oct 2024
Test date7 Oct 2024
Expiry
Test number469162686037
Mileage107,981 mi
MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm ball joint boot burst (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread separating from tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
PASSED · 13 Sep 2023
Test date13 Sep 2023
Expiry26 Sep 2024
Test number480447125467
Mileage104,165 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
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))
MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear most ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and suspension arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))
FAILED · 7 Sep 2023
Test date7 Sep 2023
Expiry
Test number936824958570
Mileage104,163 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
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))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear most ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and suspension arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 27 Sep 2022
Test date27 Sep 2022
Expiry26 Sep 2023
Test number434326387767
Mileage102,751 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear bracket slightly corroded
PASSED · 24 Sep 2021
Test date24 Sep 2021
Expiry23 Sep 2022
Test number327127302784
Mileage101,972 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED · 22 Sep 2020
Test date22 Sep 2020
Expiry21 Sep 2021
Test number122846172508
Mileage101,062 mi
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED · 17 Sep 2019
Test date17 Sep 2019
Expiry16 Sep 2020
Test number858048929548
Mileage97,152 mi
AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED · 17 Jul 2018
Test date17 Jul 2018
Expiry16 Jul 2019
Test number294674462402
Mileage94,334 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable
FAILED · 16 Jul 2018
Test date16 Jul 2018
Expiry
Test number580949749023
Mileage94,334 mi
MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable
PASSED · 21 Mar 2017
Test date21 Mar 2017
Expiry20 Mar 2018
Test number244438219050
Mileage91,379 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear ABS sensor wiring fouling coil spring. Not properly routed or secure.
FAILED · 20 Mar 2017
Test date20 Mar 2017
Expiry
Test number127485691988
Mileage91,379 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear ABS sensor wiring fouling coil spring. Not properly routed or secure.
FailNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FailNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FailBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
PASSED · 19 Mar 2016
Test date19 Mar 2016
Expiry18 Mar 2017
Test number105365560919
Mileage86,912 mi
FAILED · 12 Mar 2016
Test date12 Mar 2016
Expiry
Test number263333961787
Mileage86,895 mi
FailNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
FailOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
FailOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
PASSED · 15 Jul 2015
Test date15 Jul 2015
Expiry14 Jul 2016
Test number278706895417
Mileage78,343 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
User Enteredearth strap from engine to chassis corroding
User Enteredboth front tyres wearing on inner shoulder
FAILED · 15 Jul 2015
Test date15 Jul 2015
Expiry
Test number727036895186
Mileage78,343 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PrsNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
User Enteredearth strap from engine to chassis corroding
User Enteredboth front tyres wearing on inner shoulder
PASSED · 6 Jun 2014
Test date6 Jun 2014
Expiry5 Jun 2015
Test number297707654445
Mileage65,767 mi
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User Enterednearside front spoiler insecure
PASSED · 26 Jul 2013
Test date26 Jul 2013
Expiry25 Jul 2014
Test number979467103284
Mileage61,966 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 22 Nov 2011
Test date22 Nov 2011
Expiry21 Nov 2012
Test number945386321355
Mileage46,911 mi
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 18 Nov 2010
Test date18 Nov 2010
Expiry18 Nov 2011
Test number743172420354
Mileage39,692 mi
PASSED · 19 Nov 2009
Test date19 Nov 2009
Expiry18 Nov 2010
Test number413593229448
Mileage30,113 mi
PASSED · 2 May 2009
Test date2 May 2009
Expiry20 May 2010
Test number852922529127
Mileage27,738 mi
PASSED · 19 May 2008
Test date19 May 2008
Expiry20 May 2009
Test number214880948444
Mileage22,544 mi
User Enteredfront tyres wearing on outside edges
FAILED · 16 May 2008
Test date16 May 2008
Expiry
Test number504857638161
Mileage22,544 mi
FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
FailOffside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
User Enteredfront tyres wearing on outside edges