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R341 PCJ
MOTValid
MOT due14 Sep 2026
First reg31 Dec 1997
Mileage166,221 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

28 years and 5 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 9 December 2025.

PASSED · 15 Sep 2025
Test date15 Sep 2025
Expiry14 Sep 2026
Test number961405431159
Mileage166,221 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 5 Sep 2025
Test date5 Sep 2025
Expiry—
Test number240835974477
Mileage166,213 mi
MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
DangerousExhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii))
MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED · 7 Jun 2024
Test date7 Jun 2024
Expiry6 Jun 2025
Test number515839571134
Mileage165,922 mi
FAILED · 3 Jun 2024
Test date3 Jun 2024
Expiry—
Test number973008834561
Mileage165,921 mi
MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED · 22 May 2023
Test date22 May 2023
Expiry21 May 2024
Test number782350463570
Mileage165,798 mi
FAILED · 13 May 2023
Test date13 May 2023
Expiry—
Test number326471481877
Mileage165,794 mi
MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED · 17 Mar 2022
Test date17 Mar 2022
Expiry27 Mar 2023
Test number974714896340
Mileage165,634 mi
PASSED · 26 Mar 2021
Test date26 Mar 2021
Expiry27 Mar 2022
Test number897838717158
Mileage165,115 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
PASSED · 27 Mar 2020
Test date27 Mar 2020
Expiry27 Mar 2021
Test number646252616750
Mileage164,475 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged clasp cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
PASSED · 27 Mar 2019
Test date27 Mar 2019
Expiry27 Mar 2020
Test number373326358239
Mileage159,862 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged clasp cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
PASSED · 28 Mar 2018
Test date28 Mar 2018
Expiry27 Mar 2019
Test number648391499708
Mileage157,267 mi
FAILED · 27 Mar 2018
Test date27 Mar 2018
Expiry—
Test number153235405660
Mileage157,247 mi
FailOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
FailUpper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
FailNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes. (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
AdvisoryWiper blades in poor condition but still clearing windscreen.
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
AdvisorySlight play in rear propshaft rear universal joint.
AdvisoryAll underside brake pipes covered in underseal not allowing a proper inspection.
PASSED · 27 Feb 2017
Test date27 Feb 2017
Expiry28 Feb 2018
Test number113784599872
Mileage155,223 mi
Advisoryseat belts in poor condition
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
PASSED · 29 Feb 2016
Test date29 Feb 2016
Expiry28 Feb 2017
Test number952863048946
Mileage152,948 mi
PASSED · 19 Feb 2015
Test date19 Feb 2015
Expiry18 Feb 2016
Test number786430255071
Mileage149,862 mi
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
User Enterednearside headlamp in poor condition
User Enteredbrake pipes starting to rust
FAILED · 18 Feb 2015
Test date18 Feb 2015
Expiry—
Test number569039745051
Mileage149,862 mi
FailBall joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
FailNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FailNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
User Enterednearside headlamp in poor condition
User Enteredbrake pipes starting to rust
User Enteredfreeplay in offside front hub assembly
PASSED · 12 Feb 2014
Test date12 Feb 2014
Expiry13 Feb 2015
Test number865463044020
Mileage145,756 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 7 Feb 2014
Test date7 Feb 2014
Expiry—
Test number945398034009
Mileage145,756 mi
FailNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
FailFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
FailRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
FailNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
FailOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
FailNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
FailRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FailNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
FailNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
FailNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
FailOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
FailRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
FailNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
FailOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
FailNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
FailOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 12 Feb 2013
Test date12 Feb 2013
Expiry13 Feb 2014
Test number128543943009
Mileage136,091 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
User EnteredUnderbody has signs of corrosion
User EnteredHas corrosion to O/S/Rear but not within prescribed area
FAILED · 12 Feb 2013
Test date12 Feb 2013
Expiry—
Test number769393643088
Mileage136,091 mi
FailParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FailHorn not working (1.6.2a)
FailNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
FailRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FailNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FailNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
FailNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
FailNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
User EnteredUnderbody has signs of corrosion
User EnteredHas corrosion to O/S/Rear but not within prescribed area
PASSED · 2 Feb 2012
Test date2 Feb 2012
Expiry13 Feb 2013
Test number825133532060
Mileage125,861 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
FAILED · 2 Feb 2012
Test date2 Feb 2012
Expiry—
Test number966073732001
Mileage125,861 mi
FailNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FailOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
FailRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
FailOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
PASSED · 14 Feb 2011
Test date14 Feb 2011
Expiry13 Feb 2012
Test number876835041064
Mileage117,295 mi
PASSED · 12 Feb 2010
Test date12 Feb 2010
Expiry11 Feb 2011
Test number584113140089
Mileage108,616 mi
FAILED · 9 Feb 2010
Test date9 Feb 2010
Expiry—
Test number930170840008
Mileage108,616 mi
FailOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FailOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
FailFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 11 Feb 2009
Test date11 Feb 2009
Expiry10 Feb 2010
Test number920042949052
Mileage99,871 mi
User Enterednearside front getting very close to limit
User Enteredslight play in offside front steering idler
FAILED · 10 Feb 2009
Test date10 Feb 2009
Expiry—
Test number310021949050
Mileage99,871 mi
FailNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
FailRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FailOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
User Enterednearside front getting very close to limit
User Enteredslight play in offside front steering idler
User Enterednearside front door hand broken but still opens door
PASSED · 8 Feb 2008
Test date8 Feb 2008
Expiry7 Feb 2009
Test number682859538042
Mileage90,780 mi
FAILED · 8 Feb 2008
Test date8 Feb 2008
Expiry—
Test number293529738039
Mileage90,777 mi
FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredadvise steering damper bush worn
User Enteredboth rear shocker top bushes worn
User Enteredpropshaft joints worn
PASSED · 10 Oct 2006
Test date10 Oct 2006
Expiry11 Oct 2007
Test number120003986216
Mileage77,394 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
PASSED · 12 Oct 2005
Test date12 Oct 2005
Expiry11 Oct 2006
Test number601875585258
Mileage67,256 mi