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R85L VL
MOTExpired
MOT due7 Mar 2025
First reg2 Mar 1998
Mileage153,984 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

28 years and 3 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 6 January 2026.

PASSED · 6 Mar 2024
Test date6 Mar 2024
Expiry7 Mar 2025
Test number492818959665
Mileage153,984 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisoryboth rear tyres heavy inner treads wear
FAILED · 2 Mar 2024
Test date2 Mar 2024
Expiry
Test number847977075006
Mileage153,984 mi
MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Advisoryboth rear tyres heavy inner treads wear
PASSED · 27 Feb 2023
Test date27 Feb 2023
Expiry7 Mar 2024
Test number783606424190
Mileage152,163 mi
PASSED · 4 Mar 2022
Test date4 Mar 2022
Expiry7 Mar 2023
Test number548117335027
Mileage148,600 mi
AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFuel hose deteriorated on fuel filter (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Advisoryslight corrosion to floor.
PASSED · 8 Mar 2021
Test date8 Mar 2021
Expiry7 Mar 2022
Test number459719918483
Mileage144,712 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor around drain hole (7.1.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED · 24 Feb 2021
Test date24 Feb 2021
Expiry
Test number369356612771
Mileage144,709 mi
MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor around drain hole (7.1.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 30 Apr 2015
Test date30 Apr 2015
Expiry29 Apr 2016
Test number427330825192
Mileage144,180 mi
PASSED · 19 Aug 2013
Test date19 Aug 2013
Expiry18 Aug 2014
Test number318361833495
Mileage140,472 mi
PASSED · 20 Aug 2011
Test date20 Aug 2011
Expiry30 Aug 2012
Test number575952131260
Mileage137,364 mi
FAILED · 31 Aug 2010
Test date31 Aug 2010
Expiry
Test number710393340226
Mileage130,906 mi
PrsNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 31 Aug 2010
Test date31 Aug 2010
Expiry30 Aug 2011
Test number382383540277
Mileage130,906 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 30 Aug 2008
Test date30 Aug 2008
Expiry29 Aug 2009
Test number691643148224
Mileage125,970 mi
PASSED · 22 Aug 2007
Test date22 Aug 2007
Expiry21 Aug 2008
Test number704034837228
Mileage111,195 mi
User Enteredn/s/f tyer worn on outter edge
PASSED · 21 Aug 2006
Test date21 Aug 2006
Expiry20 Aug 2007
Test number704993336235
Mileage101,343 mi