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R837 EAR

MOTExpired

MOT due7 Oct 2025

First reg18 Feb 1998

Mileage234,493 mi

Tax—

Tax due—

Vehicle age

28 years and 4 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 17 September 2025.

PASSED · 8 Oct 2024

Test date8 Oct 2024

Expiry7 Oct 2025

Test number601159435055

Mileage234,493 mi

AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

FAILED · 21 Aug 2024

Test date21 Aug 2024

Expiry—

Test number830150330085

Mileage234,421 mi

AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

PASSED · 4 Apr 2023

Test date4 Apr 2023

Expiry3 Apr 2024

Test number127952711395

Mileage231,687 mi

AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (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))

MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

PASSED · 31 Dec 2021

Test date31 Dec 2021

Expiry21 Jan 2023

Test number285151009601

Mileage228,865 mi

MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryFront Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

PASSED · 22 Jan 2021

Test date22 Jan 2021

Expiry21 Jan 2022

Test number910319836130

Mileage226,861 mi

AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

FAILED · 15 Dec 2020

Test date15 Dec 2020

Expiry—

Test number602856442162

Mileage226,831 mi

MajorNearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

MajorOffside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

MajorExhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed/corroded by rear arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

MajorOffside Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis rail has sections cut out (6.1.1 (a) (i))

MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner joints have play

PASSED · 19 Jun 2019

Test date19 Jun 2019

Expiry15 Dec 2020

Test number163284872773

Mileage220,813 mi

AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

FAILED · 19 Jun 2019

Test date19 Jun 2019

Expiry—

Test number390138091732

Mileage220,783 mi

AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

PASSED · 25 Jun 2018

Test date25 Jun 2018

Expiry27 Jun 2019

Test number488128169863

Mileage216,740 mi

MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

FAILED · 25 Jun 2018

Test date25 Jun 2018

Expiry—

Test number562563438220

Mileage216,739 mi

MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

PASSED · 27 Jun 2017

Test date27 Jun 2017

Expiry27 Jun 2018

Test number261104098359

Mileage215,591 mi

Advisorycoolant leak from thermostat

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Advisoryunder body corrosion

Advisoryafter market head lights fitted without side repeater lenses

FAILED · 26 Jun 2017

Test date26 Jun 2017

Expiry—

Test number779339736640

Mileage215,591 mi

FailHorn not working (1.6.2a)

Advisorycoolant leak from thermostat

FailOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

FailOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick suspect seized caliper or sliders (3.5.1g)

Advisoryunder body corrosion

Advisoryafter market head lights fitted without side repeater lenses

PASSED · 15 Jun 2016

Test date15 Jun 2016

Expiry27 Jun 2017

Test number948842653104

Mileage213,042 mi

Advisoryadvise front tyres scrubbing out on inner edge

Advisoryadvise play in os + ns steering arms

PASSED · 4 Jun 2015

Test date4 Jun 2015

Expiry27 Jun 2016

Test number895935855124

Mileage208,730 mi

User Enteredadvise play in inner ns +os steering arms

FAILED · 3 Jun 2015

Test date3 Jun 2015

Expiry—

Test number148934555118

Mileage208,706 mi

FailOffside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

FailFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

FailNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

FailOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

User Enteredadvise play in inner ns +os steering arms

PASSED · 27 Jun 2014

Test date27 Jun 2014

Expiry27 Jun 2015

Test number447208574135

Mileage204,009 mi

User Enteredplay in both front steering rack arms

PASSED · 28 Jun 2013

Test date28 Jun 2013

Expiry27 Jun 2014

Test number229519073453

Mileage200,949 mi

User EnteredPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

PASSED · 22 Nov 2011

Test date22 Nov 2011

Expiry21 Nov 2012

Test number855926721324

Mileage199,466 mi

FAILED · 27 Oct 2011

Test date27 Oct 2011

Expiry—

Test number519270101330

Mileage199,448 mi

FailBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

FailOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

FailNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

FailFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

PASSED · 3 Sep 2010

Test date3 Sep 2010

Expiry3 Sep 2011

Test number521936440288

Mileage193,984 mi

AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

User EnteredOil leak

PASSED · 4 Sep 2009

Test date4 Sep 2009

Expiry3 Sep 2010

Test number743307849245

Mileage190,885 mi

FAILED · 3 Sep 2009

Test date3 Sep 2009

Expiry—

Test number901896449277

Mileage190,875 mi

FailNearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

PASSED · 24 Oct 2007

Test date24 Oct 2007

Expiry23 Oct 2008

Test number684957097290

Mileage177,578 mi

AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

User EnteredOil leak

PASSED · 20 Jun 2006

Test date20 Jun 2006

Expiry19 Jun 2007

Test number250781176175

Mileage164,669 mi