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P481 KEY
MOTExpired
MOT due1 Jun 2026
First reg31 Dec 1996
Mileage219,118 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

29 years and 5 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 12 August 2025.

PASSED · 2 Jun 2025
Test date2 Jun 2025
Expiry1 Jun 2026
Test number854713516901
Mileage219,118 mi
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))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 16 Jul 2024
Test date16 Jul 2024
Expiry15 Jul 2025
Test number784981905049
Mileage214,986 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisorySill Covers Fitted
PASSED · 4 May 2023
Test date4 May 2023
Expiry3 May 2024
Test number381538144267
Mileage209,758 mi
AdvisoryUndertrays/sill covers fitted at time of test
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 7 Apr 2023
Test date7 Apr 2023
Expiry—
Test number354471244923
Mileage209,663 mi
MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235 50 R18 (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235 50 R18 (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryEmissions regulations only just met
PASSED · 8 Apr 2022
Test date8 Apr 2022
Expiry7 Apr 2023
Test number557175519263
Mileage159,371 mi
PASSED · 24 Mar 2021
Test date24 Mar 2021
Expiry23 Mar 2022
Test number109820207566
Mileage158,900 mi
Advisorysurface corrosion both rear sill panel seams
FAILED · 22 Feb 2021
Test date22 Feb 2021
Expiry—
Test number984481730970
Mileage158,894 mi
Advisorybrake pedal spongy efficiency not affected
MajorOffside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisorysurface corrosion on both rear sill panel inner seams
PASSED · 3 Jun 2019
Test date3 Jun 2019
Expiry2 Dec 2020
Test number107686685519
Mileage153,950 mi
MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective slight split (3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexes (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 30 Apr 2018
Test date30 Apr 2018
Expiry20 May 2019
Test number413443983810
Mileage151,204 mi
PASSED · 2 May 2017
Test date2 May 2017
Expiry20 May 2018
Test number708154808056
Mileage149,156 mi
FAILED · 21 Apr 2017
Test date21 Apr 2017
Expiry—
Test number294374321197
Mileage149,147 mi
FailOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
PASSED · 26 Apr 2016
Test date26 Apr 2016
Expiry20 May 2017
Test number798215626075
Mileage144,716 mi
PASSED · 18 May 2015
Test date18 May 2015
Expiry20 May 2016
Test number179828135176
Mileage133,799 mi
PASSED · 20 May 2014
Test date20 May 2014
Expiry20 May 2015
Test number729430244140
Mileage133,168 mi
PASSED · 22 Apr 2013
Test date22 Apr 2013
Expiry20 May 2014
Test number495642413152
Mileage128,121 mi
PASSED · 21 May 2012
Test date21 May 2012
Expiry20 May 2013
Test number559182042161
Mileage124,278 mi
User EnteredFront discs slightly corroded
FAILED · 1 May 2012
Test date1 May 2012
Expiry—
Test number508672822138
Mileage124,276 mi
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FailParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
User EnteredFront to rear fuel pipes corroded slightly.
PASSED · 3 Sep 2010
Test date3 Sep 2010
Expiry2 Sep 2011
Test number341916840282
Mileage123,800 mi
FAILED · 23 Aug 2010
Test date23 Aug 2010
Expiry—
Test number933615430293
Mileage123,798 mi
FailNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 27 Aug 2009
Test date27 Aug 2009
Expiry26 Aug 2010
Test number334179039478
Mileage122,620 mi
PASSED · 20 Nov 2007
Test date20 Nov 2007
Expiry19 Nov 2008
Test number904084827350
Mileage119,846 mi
FAILED · 6 Nov 2007
Test date6 Nov 2007
Expiry—
Test number701460217398
Mileage119,846 mi
FailOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
PASSED · 3 Nov 2006
Test date3 Nov 2006
Expiry2 Nov 2007
Test number994227506316
Mileage116,919 mi
FAILED · 1 Nov 2006
Test date1 Nov 2006
Expiry—
Test number461455406481
Mileage116,919 mi
FailAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
PASSED · 31 Oct 2005
Test date31 Oct 2005
Expiry30 Oct 2006
Test number323074305373
Mileage110,428 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredNail in nearside rear tyre.