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R198 UOT
MOTExpired
MOT due22 Oct 2019
First reg8 Aug 1997
Mileage129,182 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

28 years and 10 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 15 February 2026.

PASSED · 23 Oct 2018
Test date23 Oct 2018
Expiry22 Oct 2019
Test number543103749143
Mileage129,182 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Advisorysuspension has being lowered
AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
FAILED · 4 Oct 2018
Test date4 Oct 2018
Expiry
Test number941422515083
Mileage129,095 mi
Advisoryhandbrake imbalance o/s rear
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))
MajorDirection indicator incorrect colour both fronts and o/s rear indicators flashing white (4.4.3 (a))
MinorPosition lamp incorrect colour both front side lights (4.2.3 (a) (i))
DangerousOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired anti-roll bar mounting corroded through and anti-roll bar bracket missing and bar adrift (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
Advisoryreverse lights n/w
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear tyre getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorIntegral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s front sill corroded through next to jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak on diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisoryexhaust heatshield loose
Advisorysuspension lowered
PASSED · 3 Aug 2017
Test date3 Aug 2017
Expiry2 Aug 2018
Test number433062563275
Mileage119,750 mi
AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOil leak on diff
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back bush (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 21 Jul 2016
Test date21 Jul 2016
Expiry28 Jul 2017
Test number279342877706
Mileage114,573 mi
PASSED · 29 Jul 2015
Test date29 Jul 2015
Expiry28 Jul 2016
Test number966230115212
Mileage112,141 mi
FAILED · 29 Jul 2015
Test date29 Jul 2015
Expiry
Test number648700215281
Mileage112,141 mi
FailOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 28 Jul 2014
Test date28 Jul 2014
Expiry28 Jul 2015
Test number827029704269
Mileage108,892 mi
FAILED · 28 Jul 2014
Test date28 Jul 2014
Expiry
Test number855519904220
Mileage108,892 mi
FailNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FailNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FailOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
PASSED · 29 Jul 2013
Test date29 Jul 2013
Expiry28 Jul 2014
Test number747270413272
Mileage106,362 mi
FAILED · 29 Jul 2013
Test date29 Jul 2013
Expiry
Test number558520013238
Mileage106,362 mi
FailNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PASSED · 23 Jul 2012
Test date23 Jul 2012
Expiry25 Jul 2013
Test number628075802288
Mileage104,571 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
PASSED · 26 Jul 2011
Test date26 Jul 2011
Expiry25 Jul 2012
Test number168607401292
Mileage103,394 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 14 Jul 2010
Test date14 Jul 2010
Expiry23 Jul 2011
Test number824795390186
Mileage101,459 mi
PASSED · 24 Jul 2009
Test date24 Jul 2009
Expiry23 Jul 2010
Test number992435609254
Mileage99,682 mi
User Enteredexhaust heatshild fallen down
FAILED · 23 Jul 2009
Test date23 Jul 2009
Expiry
Test number351124109482
Mileage99,682 mi
FailOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
FailNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FailOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
User Enteredexhaust heatshild fallen down
PASSED · 24 Jul 2008
Test date24 Jul 2008
Expiry23 Jul 2009
Test number321816708233
Mileage97,505 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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 · 21 Mar 2007
Test date21 Mar 2007
Expiry12 Apr 2008
Test number214450887069
Mileage90,842 mi
PASSED · 13 Apr 2006
Test date13 Apr 2006
Expiry12 Apr 2007
Test number703583406121
Mileage80,116 mi