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R437 XRA
MOTValid
MOT due20 Aug 2026
First reg2 Mar 1998
Mileage359,092 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

28 years and 3 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 22 October 2025.

PASSED · 12 Aug 2025
Test date12 Aug 2025
Expiry20 Aug 2026
Test number930447679115
Mileage359,092 mi
AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
FAILED · 12 Aug 2025
Test date12 Aug 2025
Expiry
Test number698681520342
Mileage359,092 mi
AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
MajorTowbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 14 Aug 2024
Test date14 Aug 2024
Expiry20 Aug 2025
Test number414162214324
Mileage351,346 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footwell corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
FAILED · 14 Aug 2024
Test date14 Aug 2024
Expiry
Test number790961847719
Mileage351,346 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
PrsHorn not working (7.7 (a))
PrsAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footwell corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED · 24 Jul 2023
Test date24 Jul 2023
Expiry20 Aug 2024
Test number904362439477
Mileage341,756 mi
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footwell corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
FAILED · 24 Jul 2023
Test date24 Jul 2023
Expiry
Test number989305169644
Mileage341,756 mi
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
PrsRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footwell corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED · 12 Aug 2022
Test date12 Aug 2022
Expiry20 Aug 2023
Test number711898750536
Mileage334,138 mi
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
FAILED · 12 Aug 2022
Test date12 Aug 2022
Expiry
Test number404729931223
Mileage334,138 mi
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 5 Aug 2021
Test date5 Aug 2021
Expiry20 Aug 2022
Test number794201017915
Mileage324,783 mi
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 4 Aug 2021
Test date4 Aug 2021
Expiry
Test number544591017516
Mileage324,783 mi
MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 21 Aug 2020
Test date21 Aug 2020
Expiry20 Aug 2021
Test number290917685025
Mileage314,964 mi
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
FAILED · 13 Aug 2020
Test date13 Aug 2020
Expiry
Test number607671718942
Mileage314,964 mi
DangerousOffside Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii))
MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
DangerousNearside Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings drag link (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 9 Aug 2019
Test date9 Aug 2019
Expiry18 Aug 2020
Test number294925502149
Mileage304,962 mi
AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 8 Aug 2019
Test date8 Aug 2019
Expiry
Test number230800731662
Mileage304,962 mi
AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 10 Aug 2018
Test date10 Aug 2018
Expiry18 Aug 2019
Test number464389197180
Mileage295,487 mi
AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 8 Aug 2018
Test date8 Aug 2018
Expiry
Test number277728787025
Mileage295,487 mi
AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Brake disc contaminated grease (1.1.14 (b))
PASSED · 11 Aug 2017
Test date11 Aug 2017
Expiry18 Aug 2018
Test number812049612744
Mileage286,122 mi
AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
FAILED · 11 Aug 2017
Test date11 Aug 2017
Expiry
Test number939797710123
Mileage286,122 mi
AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
FailNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
FailOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
FailOffside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
PASSED · 19 Aug 2016
Test date19 Aug 2016
Expiry18 Aug 2017
Test number825769607886
Mileage276,466 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAILED · 10 Aug 2016
Test date10 Aug 2016
Expiry
Test number263675300163
Mileage276,466 mi
FailNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
FailFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
FailNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FailPower steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)
FailParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOil leak
FailOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/antiroll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)
PASSED · 12 Aug 2015
Test date12 Aug 2015
Expiry12 Aug 2016
Test number848663335749
Mileage266,044 mi
AdvisoryOffside Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 4 Aug 2015
Test date4 Aug 2015
Expiry
Test number348126815279
Mileage266,038 mi
FailFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
FailNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FailRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryOffside Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 13 Aug 2014
Test date13 Aug 2014
Expiry12 Aug 2015
Test number717425824240
Mileage253,782 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 13 Aug 2014
Test date13 Aug 2014
Expiry
Test number589155924273
Mileage253,782 mi
FailNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Dangerousfront propshaft joint badly worn
PASSED · 9 Apr 2013
Test date9 Apr 2013
Expiry16 Apr 2014
Test number905759893049
Mileage237,730 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 8 Apr 2013
Test date8 Apr 2013
Expiry
Test number296098793072
Mileage237,730 mi
FailStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailBrake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
FailOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 17 Apr 2012
Test date17 Apr 2012
Expiry16 Apr 2013
Test number928438402138
Mileage227,268 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
FAILED · 17 Apr 2012
Test date17 Apr 2012
Expiry
Test number287888902150
Mileage227,268 mi
FailNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
FailNearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
FailOffside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
FailNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
FailOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
PASSED · 7 Apr 2011
Test date7 Apr 2011
Expiry9 Apr 2012
Test number999957891082
Mileage214,526 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
User Enteredrear number plate light cracked
PASSED · 10 Apr 2010
Test date10 Apr 2010
Expiry9 Apr 2011
Test number230380600408
Mileage200,578 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 7 Apr 2010
Test date7 Apr 2010
Expiry
Test number510627490024
Mileage200,577 mi
FailOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
FailOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
DangerousRear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Dangerousfront prop shaft bolts loose
Dangerousrear propshaft bolts loose
PASSED · 28 Mar 2009
Test date28 Mar 2009
Expiry6 Apr 2010
Test number470477989069
Mileage186,245 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
PASSED · 7 Apr 2008
Test date7 Apr 2008
Expiry6 Apr 2009
Test number474228598014
Mileage171,935 mi
FAILED · 4 Apr 2008
Test date4 Apr 2008
Expiry
Test number492415698013
Mileage171,911 mi
FailNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredNail in nearside front tyre
PASSED · 23 Mar 2007
Test date23 Mar 2007
Expiry22 Mar 2008
Test number334622887098
Mileage157,154 mi
FAILED · 20 Mar 2007
Test date20 Mar 2007
Expiry
Test number363179877058
Mileage157,134 mi
FailNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Enteredwindscreen chipped
User Enteredchassis corroded
PASSED · 9 May 2006
Test date9 May 2006
Expiry8 May 2007
Test number902529226111
Mileage148,183 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
FAILED · 2 May 2006
Test date2 May 2006
Expiry
Test number712282426172
Mileage148,183 mi
FailRear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
FailFront Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)