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P779 CAV
MOTValid
MOT due18 Aug 2026
First reg1 Aug 1996
Mileage105,991 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

29 years and 10 months

Fuel

Petrol

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PASSED · 18 Aug 2025
Test date18 Aug 2025
Expiry18 Aug 2026
Test number301397310034
Mileage105,991 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both corroded and greased (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from master cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front-rear coated (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded and greased (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axel beam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both centre clamps (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion to offside rear and nearside rear
AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill-floor (6.1.1 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill-floor (6.1.1 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill at rear (6.1.1 (d) (i))
AdvisoryVehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside repairs coated in under seal (6.1.1 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
FAILED · 6 Aug 2025
Test date6 Aug 2025
Expiry—
Test number702033076994
Mileage105,990 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both corroded and greased (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from master cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front-rear coated (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded and greased (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axel beam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both centre clamps (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion to offside rear and nearside rear
AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill-floor (6.1.1 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill-floor (6.1.1 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill at rear (6.1.1 (d) (i))
MajorNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill front section (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryVehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside repairs coated in under seal (6.1.1 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
PASSED · 14 Aug 2024
Test date14 Aug 2024
Expiry18 Aug 2025
Test number342252505437
Mileage105,891 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from master corroded (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front and offside front greased (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front-rear coated (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded and greased (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both corroded and greased (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both corroded and greased (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both centre clamps (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Advisorybody has slight corrosion to offside rear and nearside rear
AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill-floor (6.1.1 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill-floor (6.1.1 (d) (i))
AdvisoryVehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all repairs coated with under seal (6.1.1 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both (1.2.1 (c))
FAILED · 12 Aug 2024
Test date12 Aug 2024
Expiry—
Test number594057227724
Mileage105,890 mi
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from master corroded (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front and offside front greased (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front-rear coated (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded and greased (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both corroded and greased (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both corroded and greased (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both centre clamps (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Advisorybody has slight corrosion to offside rear and nearside rear
AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill-floor (6.1.1 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill-floor (6.1.1 (d) (i))
AdvisoryVehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all repairs coated with under seal (6.1.1 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both (1.2.1 (c))
PASSED · 24 Jul 2023
Test date24 Jul 2023
Expiry18 Aug 2024
Test number976923564854
Mileage105,683 mi
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
AdvisoryVehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all welding repairs covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip drivers side (3.2 (a) (i))
FAILED · 19 Jul 2023
Test date19 Jul 2023
Expiry—
Test number793037218664
Mileage105,683 mi
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill corroded and holed within the seat belt mounting to seat frame (6.2.2 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
AdvisoryVehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all welding repairs covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip drivers side (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 11 Aug 2022
Test date11 Aug 2022
Expiry18 Aug 2023
Test number490754683608
Mileage104,760 mi
AdvisoryIntegral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryVarious welding repairs carried out and covered in underseal
AdvisoryUnderside corrosion
PASSED · 10 Aug 2021
Test date10 Aug 2021
Expiry18 Aug 2022
Test number415142756069
Mileage103,446 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Light lenses damaged
AdvisoryVarious welding repairs carried out & covered in underseal
AdvisoryAll 4 wheels deteriorated
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 19 Aug 2020
Test date19 Aug 2020
Expiry18 Aug 2021
Test number763992893730
Mileage102,373 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED · 12 Aug 2020
Test date12 Aug 2020
Expiry—
Test number914348334834
Mileage102,342 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure Floor pan corroded (6.2.5 (a) (i))
PASSED · 15 Aug 2019
Test date15 Aug 2019
Expiry18 Aug 2020
Test number670275754490
Mileage100,511 mi
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR brake pipe in engine bay (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED · 31 Jul 2018
Test date31 Jul 2018
Expiry18 Aug 2019
Test number564959031066
Mileage98,222 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR brake pipe in engine bay corroded (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Into steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 25 Jul 2017
Test date25 Jul 2017
Expiry18 Aug 2018
Test number908584261593
Mileage95,673 mi
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
FAILED · 25 Jul 2017
Test date25 Jul 2017
Expiry—
Test number868852892046
Mileage95,673 mi
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
FailNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
PASSED · 3 Aug 2016
Test date3 Aug 2016
Expiry18 Aug 2017
Test number117399257169
Mileage93,561 mi
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
PASSED · 31 Jul 2015
Test date31 Jul 2015
Expiry18 Aug 2016
Test number591246651874
Mileage91,397 mi
PASSED · 1 Aug 2014
Test date1 Aug 2014
Expiry18 Aug 2015
Test number445953614212
Mileage88,574 mi
PASSED · 7 Aug 2013
Test date7 Aug 2013
Expiry18 Aug 2014
Test number979619513257
Mileage86,052 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
PASSED · 16 Aug 2012
Test date16 Aug 2012
Expiry18 Aug 2013
Test number457249822232
Mileage83,299 mi
FAILED · 15 Aug 2012
Test date15 Aug 2012
Expiry—
Test number848178522283
Mileage26,520 mi
FailService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 16 Aug 2011
Test date16 Aug 2011
Expiry18 Aug 2012
Test number976808221212
Mileage80,647 mi
User EnteredALL BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE
PASSED · 6 Aug 2010
Test date6 Aug 2010
Expiry18 Aug 2011
Test number212418610249
Mileage77,728 mi
User Enteredfront tyres starting to perish
PASSED · 19 Aug 2009
Test date19 Aug 2009
Expiry18 Aug 2010
Test number702151939254
Mileage74,688 mi
PASSED · 25 Sep 2008
Test date25 Sep 2008
Expiry25 Sep 2009
Test number991679668205
Mileage71,852 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
FAILED · 25 Sep 2008
Test date25 Sep 2008
Expiry—
Test number562269968241
Mileage71,851 mi
DangerousRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
User Enteredpower steering drivebelt deteriorating
PASSED · 19 Sep 2007
Test date19 Sep 2007
Expiry25 Sep 2008
Test number694052667230
Mileage68,751 mi
PASSED · 20 Sep 2006
Test date20 Sep 2006
Expiry25 Sep 2007
Test number902613966246
Mileage65,917 mi
PASSED · 22 Sep 2005
Test date22 Sep 2005
Expiry25 Sep 2006
Test number302955665409
Mileage64,306 mi