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R415 SCF
MOTValid
MOT due7 Sep 2026
First reg31 Dec 1997
Mileage139,078 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

28 years and 5 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 7 November 2025.

PASSED · 8 Sep 2025
Test date8 Sep 2025
Expiry7 Sep 2026
Test number603075463334
Mileage139,078 mi
MinorFront All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced Front side lights dim, but functioning. (4.2.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slight brake imbalance LHR parking brake. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front strut top mounts slight lift. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Slight play both rear wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight exhaust blow at center pipe joint. (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 31 Oct 2023
Test date31 Oct 2023
Expiry30 Oct 2024
Test number873807665837
Mileage139,051 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
FAILED · 13 Jan 2022
Test date13 Jan 2022
Expiry
Test number303898187735
Mileage139,051 mi
MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s&n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn o/s&n/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))
MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn o/s&n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Advisoryunderside of the vehicle has surface rust
DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
PASSED · 10 Mar 2007
Test date10 Mar 2007
Expiry9 Mar 2008
Test number372059467072
Mileage122,380 mi
FAILED · 6 Mar 2007
Test date6 Mar 2007
Expiry
Test number243805467074
Mileage122,069 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
FailFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
PASSED · 3 Mar 2006
Test date3 Mar 2006
Expiry2 Mar 2007
Test number751252966087
Mileage101,656 mi
FAILED · 1 Mar 2006
Test date1 Mar 2006
Expiry
Test number734600666013
Mileage101,656 mi
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 17 Feb 2005
Test date17 Feb 2005
Expiry16 Feb 2006
Test number902808415380
Mileage83,962 mi