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R3OT N
MOTValid
MOT due20 Nov 2026
First reg1 Mar 2009
Mileage86,740 mi
TaxUntaxed
Tax due19 Nov 2025

Vehicle age

17 years and 4 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 26 February 2026.

PASSED · 18 Nov 2025
Test date18 Nov 2025
Expiry20 Nov 2026
Test number339652542292
Mileage86,740 mi
FAILED · 18 Nov 2025
Test date18 Nov 2025
Expiry
Test number206859524025
Mileage86,740 mi
PrsFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 21 Nov 2024
Test date21 Nov 2024
Expiry20 Nov 2025
Test number824063846872
Mileage71,148 mi
FAILED · 1 Aug 2023
Test date1 Aug 2023
Expiry
Test number961036088702
Mileage71,136 mi
MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper suspension arm bush deterating
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower suspension arm bush deterating
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper suspension arm bush perishing
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower suspension arm bush perishing
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
FAILED · 3 Mar 2023
Test date3 Mar 2023
Expiry
Test number464301909008
Mileage71,123 mi
MajorOffside Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MajorCentral Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower GENERAL CORROSION OF SUB FRAME
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorCentral Rear Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorCentral Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorCentral Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 7 Feb 2022
Test date7 Feb 2022
Expiry10 Feb 2023
Test number730225610549
Mileage66,330 mi
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
FAILED · 7 Feb 2022
Test date7 Feb 2022
Expiry
Test number654547326468
Mileage66,330 mi
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 11 Feb 2021
Test date11 Feb 2021
Expiry10 Feb 2022
Test number655760698602
Mileage60,360 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 11 Feb 2021
Test date11 Feb 2021
Expiry
Test number619036828728
Mileage60,360 mi
PrsNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PrsOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 3 Sep 2019
Test date3 Sep 2019
Expiry2 Sep 2020
Test number595368540982
Mileage57,645 mi
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced AT BOTH SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED · 18 Jun 2018
Test date18 Jun 2018
Expiry17 Jun 2019
Test number117117381091
Mileage55,897 mi
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
FAILED · 18 Jun 2018
Test date18 Jun 2018
Expiry
Test number686026256278
Mileage55,897 mi
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 18 Jun 2018
Test date18 Jun 2018
Expiry
Test number282704802445
Mileage55,897 mi
MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
PASSED · 28 Feb 2017
Test date28 Feb 2017
Expiry27 Feb 2018
Test number499531774625
Mileage48,715 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 23 Feb 2017
Test date23 Feb 2017
Expiry
Test number371906631244
Mileage48,709 mi
FailOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 17 Aug 2015
Test date17 Aug 2015
Expiry1 Sep 2016
Test number901344687574
Mileage43,121 mi
PASSED · 2 Sep 2014
Test date2 Sep 2014
Expiry1 Sep 2015
Test number795725644287
Mileage35,466 mi
PASSED · 10 Oct 2013
Test date10 Oct 2013
Expiry9 Oct 2014
Test number376733183485
Mileage25,917 mi
PASSED · 13 Mar 2013
Test date13 Mar 2013
Expiry31 Mar 2014
Test number846372773056
Mileage23,589 mi
FAILED · 12 Mar 2013
Test date12 Mar 2013
Expiry
Test number146191773472
Mileage23,584 mi
FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
PASSED · 10 Mar 2012
Test date10 Mar 2012
Expiry31 Mar 2013
Test number207380472078
Mileage18,642 mi