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R534 SRA
MOTExpired
MOT due28 Sep 2013
First reg12 Jan 1998
Mileage100,060 mi
Tax
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Vehicle age

28 years and 5 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 31 January 2026.

FAILED · 26 Oct 2016
Test date26 Oct 2016
Expiry
Test number604263677720
Mileage100,060 mi
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
FailOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FailOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
FailSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
FailAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
FailBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
FailWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside & Offside (8.2.2)
FailFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
FailRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FailHeadlamp not working on dipped beam Nearside & Offside (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
FailBattery insecure (1.9.1)
DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
FailNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear X2 (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailFront Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Nearside & Offside sills (6.1.B.2)
FailOffside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
FailNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)
AdvisoryUnderbody corroded
AdvisoryOil leak
AdvisoryAll underside steering suspension & braking components corroded & deteriorating
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FailExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FailExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
PASSED · 3 Sep 2012
Test date3 Sep 2012
Expiry28 Sep 2013
Test number646927942252
Mileage99,863 mi
PASSED · 29 Sep 2011
Test date29 Sep 2011
Expiry28 Sep 2012
Test number226012771251
Mileage99,860 mi
FAILED · 7 Jan 2011
Test date7 Jan 2011
Expiry
Test number115307501494
Mileage99,850 mi
FailOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FailOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
FailFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
FailFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
FailAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
FailNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
FailOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FailOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FailExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FailExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User Enteredboth front door check straps insecure
FAILED · 9 May 2009
Test date9 May 2009
Expiry
Test number234189329100
Mileage85,164 mi
PrsNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 9 May 2009
Test date9 May 2009
Expiry8 May 2010
Test number364079929108
Mileage85,164 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 7 Apr 2008
Test date7 Apr 2008
Expiry6 Apr 2009
Test number180498498081
Mileage77,995 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
PASSED · 4 Jan 2007
Test date4 Jan 2007
Expiry3 Jan 2008
Test number501274007015
Mileage64,530 mi
FAILED · 21 Dec 2006
Test date21 Dec 2006
Expiry
Test number890305056398
Mileage64,530 mi
FailAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
PASSED · 16 Dec 2005
Test date16 Dec 2005
Expiry29 Dec 2006
Test number872470955386
Mileage53,316 mi
FAILED · 15 Dec 2005
Test date15 Dec 2005
Expiry
Test number800589945334
Mileage53,316 mi
FailNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
FailOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)