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R917 UMJ
MOTValid
MOT due1 Oct 2026
First reg2 Jun 1998
Mileage215,988 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

28 years

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 5 May 2026.

PASSED · 30 Sep 2025
Test date30 Sep 2025
Expiry1 Oct 2026
Test number144565922637
Mileage215,988 mi
AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 2 Oct 2024
Test date2 Oct 2024
Expiry1 Oct 2025
Test number297618400980
Mileage207,010 mi
AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Middle (6.2.2 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security middle (6.2.2 (d) (i))
PASSED · 22 Jul 2023
Test date22 Jul 2023
Expiry21 Jul 2024
Test number653792512413
Mileage203,542 mi
FAILED · 27 Apr 2023
Test date27 Apr 2023
Expiry—
Test number721897523923
Mileage203,541 mi
MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin handbrake (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 8 Sep 2021
Test date8 Sep 2021
Expiry7 Sep 2022
Test number533956605361
Mileage198,686 mi
AdvisoryNearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
PASSED · 2 Sep 2020
Test date2 Sep 2020
Expiry4 Sep 2021
Test number620752276999
Mileage195,660 mi
AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
FAILED · 1 Sep 2020
Test date1 Sep 2020
Expiry—
Test number534235548021
Mileage195,657 mi
MajorProp shaft securing bolt loose rear prop front bolts (6.1.7 (a) (i))
MajorProp shaft securing bolt loose rear prop rear bolts (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Advisoryhand brake disc loose
MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
PASSED · 5 Sep 2019
Test date5 Sep 2019
Expiry4 Sep 2020
Test number218347866559
Mileage194,027 mi
AdvisoryParking brake little reserve travel
AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering pipe leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both ends (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexy section and rear box (6.1.2 (a))
MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
FAILED · 5 Sep 2019
Test date5 Sep 2019
Expiry—
Test number440870800007
Mileage194,027 mi
AdvisoryParking brake little reserve travel
AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering pipe leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PrsNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
PrsOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both ends (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexy section and rear box (6.1.2 (a))
MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 21 Aug 2018
Test date21 Aug 2018
Expiry31 Aug 2019
Test number764786241250
Mileage184,418 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre also wearing inner edge
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 10 Aug 2017
Test date10 Aug 2017
Expiry31 Aug 2018
Test number657614803624
Mileage172,048 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
FAILED · 8 Aug 2017
Test date8 Aug 2017
Expiry—
Test number394813688633
Mileage171,922 mi
DangerousNearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
PASSED · 1 Sep 2016
Test date1 Sep 2016
Expiry31 Aug 2017
Test number280875124043
Mileage156,078 mi
PASSED · 7 Oct 2015
Test date7 Oct 2015
Expiry6 Oct 2016
Test number313150330540
Mileage141,263 mi
PASSED · 15 Nov 2011
Test date15 Nov 2011
Expiry9 Dec 2012
Test number369229611320
Mileage140,431 mi
AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
User EnteredNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
FAILED · 14 Nov 2011
Test date14 Nov 2011
Expiry—
Test number559378011304
Mileage140,412 mi
FailRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
FailOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
FailOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User EnteredNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
PASSED · 10 Dec 2010
Test date10 Dec 2010
Expiry9 Dec 2011
Test number732324040304
Mileage136,166 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 20 Jul 2009
Test date20 Jul 2009
Expiry6 Aug 2010
Test number950031609287
Mileage130,067 mi
PASSED · 9 Jul 2008
Test date9 Jul 2008
Expiry6 Aug 2009
Test number120661198116
Mileage123,073 mi
PASSED · 7 Aug 2007
Test date7 Aug 2007
Expiry6 Aug 2008
Test number244539417263
Mileage114,855 mi
PASSED · 12 Jan 2007
Test date12 Jan 2007
Expiry11 Jan 2008
Test number363732117009
Mileage112,468 mi
AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
User Enteredoffside and nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded
PASSED · 30 Dec 2005
Test date30 Dec 2005
Expiry29 Dec 2006
Test number291544865345
Mileage106,855 mi