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RFY2 8J
MOTExpired
MOT due7 May 2019
First reg1 Jul 1971
Mileage60,876 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

55 years

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 11 February 2026.

PASSED · 8 May 2018
Test date8 May 2018
Expiry7 May 2019
Test number907459974952
Mileage60,876 mi
FAILED · 3 May 2018
Test date3 May 2018
Expiry
Test number708661872085
Mileage60,874 mi
FailFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailFront Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
FailDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
FailOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FailOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
FailNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
FailNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
FailBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
PASSED · 19 Apr 2017
Test date19 Apr 2017
Expiry25 Apr 2018
Test number183100742846
Mileage55,822 mi
AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both. but n/s worst (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
AdvisoryOil leak
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Various (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Upper and Lower (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
AdvisoryN/s/f wheel bearing slight roughness when rotated
AdvisoryO/s/r brake application slight slow/uneven
PASSED · 19 Apr 2016
Test date19 Apr 2016
Expiry25 Apr 2017
Test number463538238297
Mileage55,442 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisoryn/s/f wheel bearing has slight roughness when rotated
AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s outer sill area structure (5.2.6)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advisoryo/s/r brake application slight slow/uneven
PASSED · 22 Apr 2015
Test date22 Apr 2015
Expiry25 Apr 2016
Test number585492815144
Mileage54,854 mi
AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
User Enteredspeedo needle bouncing when vehicle manoeuvred
User Enteredfront bonnet catch only catching on second position
FAILED · 10 Apr 2015
Test date10 Apr 2015
Expiry
Test number769730605153
Mileage54,854 mi
FailOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
User Enteredspeedo needle bouncing when vehicle manoeuvred
User Enteredfront bonnet catch only catching on second position
PASSED · 4 Apr 2014
Test date4 Apr 2014
Expiry25 Apr 2015
Test number738544794078
Mileage51,352 mi
AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
FAILED · 1 Apr 2014
Test date1 Apr 2014
Expiry
Test number656291494017
Mileage51,352 mi
FailFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
FailOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
PASSED · 26 Apr 2013
Test date26 Apr 2013
Expiry25 Apr 2014
Test number296206113149
Mileage48,602 mi
User EnteredOil leak
FAILED · 25 Apr 2013
Test date25 Apr 2013
Expiry
Test number158075713111
Mileage48,600 mi
FailHorn not working (1.6.2a)
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Failfront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
User EnteredOil leak
PASSED · 31 Mar 2011
Test date31 Mar 2011
Expiry30 Mar 2012
Test number188170691434
Mileage44,726 mi
FAILED · 15 Mar 2011
Test date15 Mar 2011
Expiry
Test number606374671037
Mileage44,723 mi
FailNearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
FailOffside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
FailOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailNearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
FailOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
FailBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
PASSED · 12 Mar 2010
Test date12 Mar 2010
Expiry11 Mar 2011
Test number882611470010
Mileage36,758 mi
FAILED · 8 Mar 2010
Test date8 Mar 2010
Expiry
Test number424457560030
Mileage36,758 mi
FailFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
FailNearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
FailOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
FailOffside Front Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)
FailNearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
User Enteredslight play n/s front w/bearing. speedo cable fouling on trackrod. lower steering flector cracked. both front seats moving on their mounts.some movement at top of steering column. side walls of both rear tyres perished close to excess
PASSED · 10 Feb 2009
Test date10 Feb 2009
Expiry6 Mar 2010
Test number150041449415
Mileage32,810 mi
FAILED · 4 Feb 2009
Test date4 Feb 2009
Expiry
Test number933505639018
Mileage32,805 mi
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
PASSED · 7 Mar 2008
Test date7 Mar 2008
Expiry6 Mar 2009
Test number400477568092
Mileage28,754 mi
User Enteredslight play in steering column .
FAILED · 6 Mar 2008
Test date6 Mar 2008
Expiry
Test number190656168466
Mileage28,754 mi
FailNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
FailOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
FailRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
FailNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
User Enteredslight play in steering column .
PASSED · 24 Jan 2007
Test date24 Jan 2007
Expiry23 Feb 2008
Test number114514327039
Mileage23,368 mi
PASSED · 24 Feb 2006
Test date24 Feb 2006
Expiry23 Feb 2007
Test number432285656092
Mileage21,287 mi
PASSED · 5 Aug 2005
Test date5 Aug 2005
Expiry4 Aug 2006
Test number341097815439
Mileage21,277 mi
FAILED · 3 Aug 2005
Test date3 Aug 2005
Expiry
Test number150865615289
Mileage21,276 mi
FailRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
FailNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
FailOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)