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R5
MOTExpired
MOT due10 Oct 2019
First reg5 Apr 1971
Mileage31,949 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

55 years and 2 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 28 December 2025.

PASSED · 11 Oct 2018
Test date11 Oct 2018
Expiry10 Oct 2019
Test number884316372264
Mileage31,949 mi
FAILED · 9 Oct 2018
Test date9 Oct 2018
Expiry
Test number475743281056
Mileage31,949 mi
MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
PASSED · 21 Jun 2017
Test date21 Jun 2017
Expiry20 Jun 2018
Test number454778412536
Mileage31,820 mi
FAILED · 21 Jun 2017
Test date21 Jun 2017
Expiry
Test number944177920696
Mileage31,820 mi
FailNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
FailNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
FailOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
FailService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 25 Jan 2017
Test date25 Jan 2017
Expiry27 Jan 2018
Test number998140234383
Mileage31,811 mi
PASSED · 28 Jan 2016
Test date28 Jan 2016
Expiry27 Jan 2017
Test number829951761662
Mileage31,689 mi
PASSED · 16 May 2014
Test date16 May 2014
Expiry15 May 2015
Test number567556334107
Mileage31,584 mi
PASSED · 27 Feb 2013
Test date27 Feb 2013
Expiry26 Feb 2014
Test number169358553001
Mileage31,455 mi
FAILED · 2 Feb 2012
Test date2 Feb 2012
Expiry
Test number986833432097
Mileage31,383 mi
PrsFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
AdvisoryFuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)
User Enteredpoor repair by brake servo. NOT holed and servo secure
User Enteredcar is heavily udersealed and wax oiled. signs of repair using fillers and fibreglass products.
PASSED · 2 Feb 2012
Test date2 Feb 2012
Expiry1 Feb 2013
Test number676633032033
Mileage31,383 mi
AdvisoryFuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)
User Enteredpoor repair by brake servo. NOT holed and servo secure
User Enteredcar is heavily udersealed and wax oiled. signs of repair using fillers and fibreglass products.
PASSED · 17 Jun 2010
Test date17 Jun 2010
Expiry16 Jun 2011
Test number852638660183
Mileage30,942 mi
FAILED · 15 Jun 2010
Test date15 Jun 2010
Expiry
Test number812666560194
Mileage30,938 mi
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FAILED · 28 Apr 2010
Test date28 Apr 2010
Expiry
Test number471258310166
Mileage30,922 mi
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailNearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
FailOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
FailNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
PASSED · 6 Feb 2009
Test date6 Feb 2009
Expiry5 Feb 2010
Test number934857839079
Mileage30,754 mi
AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
FAILED · 28 Jan 2009
Test date28 Jan 2009
Expiry
Test number514268329040
Mileage30,754 mi
FailNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
PASSED · 10 Mar 2007
Test date10 Mar 2007
Expiry9 Mar 2008
Test number163009767441
Mileage30,489 mi
PASSED · 28 Jan 2006
Test date28 Jan 2006
Expiry27 Jan 2007
Test number843658926030
Mileage30,300 mi