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P166 RAF
MOTValid
MOT due24 Aug 2026
First reg11 Jun 1997
Mileage208,652 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

29 years

Fuel

Diesel

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As of 14 March 2026.

PASSED · 8 Aug 2025
Test date8 Aug 2025
Expiry24 Aug 2026
Test number505932236748
Mileage208,652 mi
AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear brake disc back plates are heavily corroded/does not effect function
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryParking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
FAILED · 8 Aug 2025
Test date8 Aug 2025
Expiry—
Test number572224672852
Mileage208,652 mi
PrsWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
PrsWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear brake disc back plates are heavily corroded/does not effect function
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryParking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
PASSED · 5 Aug 2024
Test date5 Aug 2024
Expiry24 Aug 2025
Test number372041572957
Mileage207,229 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisoryboth sills corroded
Advisoryfront sub frame corroded
AdvisoryRear back plates corroded
PASSED · 25 Aug 2023
Test date25 Aug 2023
Expiry24 Aug 2024
Test number846184620771
Mileage206,054 mi
PASSED · 14 Jul 2022
Test date14 Jul 2022
Expiry15 Jul 2023
Test number433439333184
Mileage204,247 mi
Advisoryrear backing plates corroded
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisoryparking brake has little reserve travel
Advisoryfront crossmember corroded
FAILED · 7 Jul 2022
Test date7 Jul 2022
Expiry—
Test number760260806018
Mileage204,247 mi
MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
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))
Advisoryrear backing plates corroded
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisoryparking brake has little reserve travel
Advisoryfront crossmember corroded
PASSED · 16 Jul 2021
Test date16 Jul 2021
Expiry15 Jul 2022
Test number898557992842
Mileage202,499 mi
FAILED · 8 Jul 2021
Test date8 Jul 2021
Expiry—
Test number519485817321
Mileage202,480 mi
MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower quarter panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED · 6 Jul 2020
Test date6 Jul 2020
Expiry5 Jul 2021
Test number421943436848
Mileage194,950 mi
FAILED · 29 Jun 2020
Test date29 Jun 2020
Expiry—
Test number536360279531
Mileage194,944 mi
MajorOffside Body obviously not squarely located on chassis o/s outer sill all o/s and o/s inner rear sill area (6.2.2 (b))
PASSED · 24 Jun 2019
Test date24 Jun 2019
Expiry4 Jan 2021
Test number192964302037
Mileage189,567 mi
PASSED · 2 Jul 2018
Test date2 Jul 2018
Expiry4 Jul 2019
Test number414170999941
Mileage184,627 mi
PASSED · 21 Jun 2017
Test date21 Jun 2017
Expiry4 Jul 2018
Test number744304275554
Mileage174,403 mi
PASSED · 5 Jul 2016
Test date5 Jul 2016
Expiry4 Jul 2017
Test number958775192771
Mileage162,069 mi
PASSED · 21 May 2015
Test date21 May 2015
Expiry10 Jun 2016
Test number116291845182
Mileage148,501 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
PASSED · 9 Jun 2014
Test date9 Jun 2014
Expiry10 Jun 2015
Test number728070564166
Mileage131,594 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
PASSED · 10 Jun 2013
Test date10 Jun 2013
Expiry10 Jun 2014
Test number938081363104
Mileage124,177 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
PASSED · 11 Jun 2012
Test date11 Jun 2012
Expiry10 Jun 2013
Test number899613362124
Mileage115,823 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 5 May 2011
Test date5 May 2011
Expiry1 Jun 2012
Test number748295221132
Mileage97,702 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
User Enteredo/s/f+o/s/r metal brake pipes corroding.
User Entereddamage to o/s/r light lens.
User Enteredo/s beamset pattern starting to become poor.
FAILED · 5 May 2011
Test date5 May 2011
Expiry—
Test number356475421108
Mileage97,702 mi
PrsOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
User Enteredo/s/f+o/s/r metal brake pipes corroding.
User Entereddamage to o/s/r light lens.
User Enteredo/s beamset pattern starting to become poor.
PASSED · 21 May 2010
Test date21 May 2010
Expiry1 Jun 2011
Test number402461540130
Mileage95,718 mi
User Enteredo/s/f tyre pressure slightly low.
User Enteredo/s/f metal brake pipe corroding.
User Entereddamage to o/s/r light lens.
User Enteredo/s beamset pattern starting to become poor.
User Enteredfront shock absorbers starting to become soft.
FAILED · 28 May 2009
Test date28 May 2009
Expiry—
Test number690098349116
Mileage95,598 mi
PrsNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
User Enteredhandbrake close to full travel o/s/r.
User Enteredrear suspension/anti roll bar corroding.
User Enteredoil leak.
User Entereddamage to o/s/r light lens.
User Enteredo/s beamset pattern starting to become poor.
User Enteredfront shock absorbers starting to become soft.
User Enteredplay in o/s+n/s steering rack arms/joints.
PASSED · 28 May 2009
Test date28 May 2009
Expiry1 Jun 2010
Test number660978649199
Mileage95,598 mi
User Enteredhandbrake close to full travel o/s/r.
User Enteredrear suspension/anti roll bar corroding.
User Enteredoil leak.
User Entereddamage to o/s/r light lens.
User Enteredo/s beamset pattern starting to become poor.
User Enteredfront shock absorbers starting to become soft.
User Enteredplay in o/s+n/s steering rack arms/joints.
PASSED · 2 Jun 2008
Test date2 Jun 2008
Expiry1 Jun 2009
Test number632664658141
Mileage93,776 mi
User Enteredfront shock absorbers starting to get soft .
User Enteredhandbrake close to full travel o/s/r.
User Enteredrear leaf springs/suspension corroding.
User Enteredo/s/r metal brake pipe corroding.
User Enteredfront to rear metal brake pipes corroding.
User Enteredplay in n/s bottom ball joint.
User Enteredrear brake discs starting to pitt/corording.
FAILED · 27 May 2008
Test date27 May 2008
Expiry—
Test number430918348109
Mileage93,707 mi
FailOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FailNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Enteredfront shock absorbers starting to get soft .
User Enteredhandbrake close to full travel o/s/r.
User Enteredrear leaf springs/suspension corroding.
User Enteredo/s/r metal brake pipe corroding.
User Enteredfront to rear metal brake pipes corroding.
User Enteredplay in n/s bottom ball joint.
User Enteredrear brake discs starting to pitt/corording.
PASSED · 18 May 2007
Test date18 May 2007
Expiry31 May 2008
Test number474608137190
Mileage91,530 mi
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User Enteredhandbrake close to full travel.
User Enteredn/s/f+n/s/r metal brake pipes corroding.
User Enteredplay in steering rack.
User Enteredplay in o/s+n/s bottom ball joints getting close to acceptable limits.
PASSED · 17 May 2006
Test date17 May 2006
Expiry31 May 2007
Test number633637036117
Mileage89,654 mi
User Enteredrear number plate starting to deteriorate.
User Enteredslight play in steering rack.
User Enteredfront+rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.
User Enteredcorrosion on rear subframe/suspension.
User Enteredplay in o/s+n/s/f bottom ball joints getting close to acceptable limits.
User Enteredrear suspension/leaf springs corroding.
User Enteredn/s/f+n/s/r metal brake pipes corroding.
User Enteredfront to rear metal brake pipes corroding.
User Enteredo/s/r tyre wearing down on edges.
User Enteredrear brake discs pitted/corroded.
User Enteredrear anti roll bar corroding.
User Enteredfront leaf springs corroding.
User Enteredfront shock absorbers starting to get soft.
PASSED · 18 May 2005
Test date18 May 2005
Expiry31 May 2006
Test number761278035186
Mileage86,464 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
User Enteredfront+rear+front to rear metal brake pipes corroding.
User Enteredplay in o/s+n/s/f bottom ball joints.