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P401 JMS
MOTExpired
MOT due17 Mar 2026
First reg31 Dec 1997
Mileage101,214 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

28 years and 5 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 6 January 2026.

PASSED · 27 Feb 2025
Test date27 Feb 2025
Expiry17 Mar 2026
Test number302140999270
Mileage101,214 mi
AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED · 18 Mar 2024
Test date18 Mar 2024
Expiry17 Mar 2025
Test number434965530966
Mileage95,706 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 20 May 2022
Test date20 May 2022
Expiry19 May 2023
Test number637945894384
Mileage95,392 mi
Advisoryo/s sill corroded/repaired
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Advisoryfront brake hoses poorly fitted
Advisorydampness fuel filter
Advisoryo/s rear tyre damaged
Advisorymovement front strut tops
PASSED · 5 Oct 2020
Test date5 Oct 2020
Expiry4 Oct 2021
Test number372340788578
Mileage95,268 mi
Advisorysuspension, body and brake components showing signs of corrosion underside vehicle has underseal present
FAILED · 22 Sep 2020
Test date22 Sep 2020
Expiry—
Test number777235963854
Mileage95,264 mi
MajorFront Headlamp aim too low both front low and wrong image (4.1.2 (a))
Advisorysuspension, body and brake components showing signs of corrosion underside vehicle has underseal present
FAILED · 10 Jun 2017
Test date10 Jun 2017
Expiry—
Test number820794063887
Mileage95,261 mi
FailNearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (1.8)
FailOffside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (1.8)
FailNearside Steering rack gaiter split also gaiter twisted (2.2.D.2d)
FailOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
FailNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
DangerousNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisorydampness at fuel filter
Advisoryall 4 brake discs corroded
Advisoryelectric airial insecure under n/s/f wing
PASSED · 8 May 2015
Test date8 May 2015
Expiry7 May 2016
Test number286398325183
Mileage95,208 mi
User Enterednsf camber missaligned
User Enteredoil leak
FAILED · 8 May 2015
Test date8 May 2015
Expiry—
Test number238688925177
Mileage95,208 mi
FailOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FailNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
User Enterednsf camber missaligned
User Enteredoil leak
PASSED · 10 Apr 2014
Test date10 Apr 2014
Expiry17 Apr 2015
Test number785760804186
Mileage93,094 mi
AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 9 Apr 2014
Test date9 Apr 2014
Expiry—
Test number846899494005
Mileage93,094 mi
FailNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
FailOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
FailOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FailNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
FailNearside Rear Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 10 Apr 2013
Test date10 Apr 2013
Expiry17 Apr 2014
Test number487330203190
Mileage90,473 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Enteredall coil springs corroded
PASSED · 11 Apr 2012
Test date11 Apr 2012
Expiry17 Apr 2013
Test number458792002124
Mileage84,902 mi
User Enteredslight movement top steering column
FAILED · 29 Mar 2012
Test date29 Mar 2012
Expiry—
Test number878379282022
Mileage84,896 mi
FailNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FailOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FailOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
FailAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
FailNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FailNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
User Enteredslight movement top steering column
User Entereda,b.s wiring fouling nearside front roadwheel
PASSED · 18 Apr 2011
Test date18 Apr 2011
Expiry17 Apr 2012
Test number239558301138
Mileage80,875 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
FAILED · 13 Apr 2011
Test date13 Apr 2011
Expiry—
Test number307233601188
Mileage80,857 mi
FailNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FailNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
FailNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
PASSED · 28 Mar 2010
Test date28 Mar 2010
Expiry3 Apr 2011
Test number544587980088
Mileage77,497 mi
PASSED · 4 Apr 2009
Test date4 Apr 2009
Expiry3 Apr 2010
Test number141534799029
Mileage74,550 mi
PASSED · 17 Mar 2008
Test date17 Mar 2008
Expiry16 Mar 2009
Test number252047778037
Mileage70,692 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
FAILED · 17 Mar 2008
Test date17 Mar 2008
Expiry—
Test number241347678040
Mileage70,692 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 19 Jan 2007
Test date19 Jan 2007
Expiry10 Feb 2008
Test number224569417046
Mileage66,389 mi
FAILED · 15 Jan 2007
Test date15 Jan 2007
Expiry—
Test number654395117014
Mileage66,389 mi
FailOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 24 Jan 2006
Test date24 Jan 2006
Expiry10 Feb 2007
Test number440684626059
Mileage60,806 mi
FAILED · 24 Jan 2006
Test date24 Jan 2006
Expiry—
Test number153124326490
Mileage60,806 mi
FailOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)