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P166 CCJ
MOTExpired
MOT due3 Jul 2025
First reg1 Aug 1996
Mileage103,366 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

29 years and 10 months

Fuel

Petrol

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PASSED · 2 Jul 2024
Test date2 Jul 2024
Expiry3 Jul 2025
Test number280023159028
Mileage103,366 mi
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorWindscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MinorRear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 4 Jul 2023
Test date4 Jul 2023
Expiry3 Jul 2024
Test number469227319601
Mileage98,057 mi
MinorWindscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 3 x pipes across front axle. (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to hose. (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from / around engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded 2 x pipes. (2.1.5 (g) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryOffside Front brake pads / visually degraded.
AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened internal section. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front pin/bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front pin/bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
AdvisoryNearside Rear fuel pipe/s one clip missing.
MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated front of prop-shaft. (6.1.7 (d) (i))
AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
FAILED · 28 Jun 2023
Test date28 Jun 2023
Expiry—
Test number822768034488
Mileage98,057 mi
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))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MinorWindscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 3 x pipes across front axle. (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to hose. (1.1.11 (c))
MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe into hose. (1.1.11 (c))
DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe into hose. (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from / around engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded 2 x pipes. (2.1.5 (g) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryOffside Front brake pads / visually degraded.
AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened internal section. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front pin/bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front pin/bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
AdvisoryNearside Rear fuel pipe/s one clip missing.
MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated front of prop-shaft. (6.1.7 (d) (i))
MajorFront Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorOffside Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 1 Jul 2022
Test date1 Jul 2022
Expiry30 Jun 2023
Test number184323633728
Mileage92,898 mi
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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower suspension arm has a cover not allowing full inspection
AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower suspension arm has a cover not allowing full inspection
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 29 Jun 2022
Test date29 Jun 2022
Expiry—
Test number343921038418
Mileage92,891 mi
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))
MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower suspension arm has a cover not allowing full inspection
AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower suspension arm has a cover not allowing full inspection
DangerousNearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from manifold (6.1.2 (a))
MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 30 Jun 2021
Test date30 Jun 2021
Expiry30 Jun 2022
Test number558157423367
Mileage87,955 mi
MinorDriver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 24 Jun 2021
Test date24 Jun 2021
Expiry—
Test number727837145442
Mileage87,953 mi
MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MinorDriver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 1 Jul 2020
Test date1 Jul 2020
Expiry30 Jun 2021
Test number485343034372
Mileage84,856 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
FAILED · 25 Jun 2020
Test date25 Jun 2020
Expiry—
Test number271931254637
Mileage84,820 mi
DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))
MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
MajorOffside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 24 Jun 2020
Test date24 Jun 2020
Expiry—
Test number198481943748
Mileage84,804 mi
MajorNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
MinorOffside Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 4 Mar 2020
Test date4 Mar 2020
Expiry—
Test number404702844009
Mileage83,259 mi
MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))
PASSED · 27 Feb 2019
Test date27 Feb 2019
Expiry26 Feb 2020
Test number631312527136
Mileage71,039 mi
Advisoryslight underbody corrosion
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 1 Feb 2019
Test date1 Feb 2019
Expiry—
Test number476330394124
Mileage70,293 mi
Advisoryslight underbody corrosion
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
PASSED · 16 Nov 2017
Test date16 Nov 2017
Expiry15 Nov 2018
Test number277429008780
Mileage60,490 mi
AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer wall deteriorated
FAILED · 7 Nov 2017
Test date7 Nov 2017
Expiry—
Test number389050106129
Mileage60,488 mi
DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
DangerousBraking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
DangerousBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall & tread measuring 1.6mm (4.1.D.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer wall deteriorated
PASSED · 16 Nov 2016
Test date16 Nov 2016
Expiry15 Nov 2017
Test number353905603239
Mileage56,608 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & cracking on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above subframe (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOil leak
Advisorywindscreen edging deteriorating.
FAILED · 16 Nov 2016
Test date16 Nov 2016
Expiry—
Test number185219549714
Mileage56,608 mi
PrsNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
PrsOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
PrsOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & cracking on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above subframe (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOil leak
Advisorywindscreen edging deteriorating.
PASSED · 9 Nov 2015
Test date9 Nov 2015
Expiry8 Nov 2016
Test number607291887772
Mileage51,702 mi
PASSED · 6 Nov 2014
Test date6 Nov 2014
Expiry5 Nov 2015
Test number277540214372
Mileage51,547 mi
PASSED · 28 Oct 2013
Test date28 Oct 2013
Expiry2 Nov 2014
Test number155601903352
Mileage51,251 mi
PASSED · 23 Oct 2012
Test date23 Oct 2012
Expiry2 Nov 2013
Test number618997392275
Mileage50,878 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 2 Nov 2011
Test date2 Nov 2011
Expiry—
Test number157716501362
Mileage50,619 mi
PrsHorn not working (1.6.2a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 2 Nov 2011
Test date2 Nov 2011
Expiry2 Nov 2012
Test number928346001366
Mileage50,619 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 26 Oct 2010
Test date26 Oct 2010
Expiry2 Nov 2011
Test number133088190238
Mileage50,313 mi
PASSED · 21 Oct 2009
Test date21 Oct 2009
Expiry2 Nov 2010
Test number394164899485
Mileage49,618 mi
FAILED · 20 Oct 2009
Test date20 Oct 2009
Expiry—
Test number850493299245
Mileage49,618 mi
FailNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FailOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED · 21 Oct 2008
Test date21 Oct 2008
Expiry2 Nov 2009
Test number392365498256
Mileage48,574 mi
PASSED · 26 Oct 2007
Test date26 Oct 2007
Expiry2 Nov 2008
Test number351269797412
Mileage47,588 mi
PASSED · 24 Oct 2006
Test date24 Oct 2006
Expiry2 Nov 2007
Test number404587896230
Mileage46,389 mi