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RNV9 39M
MOTExpired
MOT due18 Jul 2016
First reg31 Dec 1973
Mileage42,403 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

52 years and 5 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 3 June 2026.

PASSED · 3 Jul 2015
Test date3 Jul 2015
Expiry18 Jul 2016
Test number886684585152
Mileage42,403 mi
User Enteredcoolant pipe slightly rubbing on steering column
User Enteredrear subframe mounting slightly deteriorated
FAILED · 2 Jul 2015
Test date2 Jul 2015
Expiry
Test number968313285119
Mileage42,403 mi
FailNearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
User Enteredcoolant pipe slightly rubbing on steering column
User Enteredrear subframe mounting slightly deteriorated
PASSED · 2 Jul 2014
Test date2 Jul 2014
Expiry18 Jul 2015
Test number348703484151
Mileage42,183 mi
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
User Enteredbattery slightly insecure
User Enteredthrottle pedal sticking slightly advise to inspect
User Enteredcoolant pipe rubbing slightly on steering column
User Enteredrear chassis slightly deteriorated by subfram mount
User Enteredoffside rear wheel bearing slight noise on rotation
User Enteredhandbrake cable under floor slightly insecure
PASSED · 8 Jul 2013
Test date8 Jul 2013
Expiry18 Jul 2014
Test number867159983167
Mileage41,845 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
User EnteredOil leak
User Enteredrear chassis is deteriorated
User Enteredn/s/f tyre cracked and perished
PASSED · 19 Jul 2012
Test date19 Jul 2012
Expiry18 Jul 2013
Test number995371102272
Mileage41,795 mi
AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
User Enteredhorn switch slightly insecure
User Enteredfuel cap seal slight deteriation
User Enteredboth front headlamp patterns slight deteriorated
User Enteredmain king lead from coil touching carb advise to move lead
User EnteredOil leak
User Enteredfiberglass body showing sighs of deteriation on rear appears to have been repaired inside of car
User Enteredmost rear suspension bushes are deteriorating
User Enterednear side front tyre cracked and perished
User Enteredoff side rear wheel bearing slight noise on rotation
PASSED · 4 Jul 2011
Test date4 Jul 2011
Expiry17 Jul 2012
Test number176375181184
Mileage41,665 mi
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
User Enteredengine oil leak
User Enteredfront brake pipes secured with tie raps
User Enteredfront seats slightly unsecure
User Enteredrear floor damaged
PASSED · 12 Jul 2010
Test date12 Jul 2010
Expiry17 Jul 2011
Test number884073790101
Mileage41,528 mi
AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
User Enteredboth front seats slightly insecure
User Enteredrear body damaged underneath
User Enteredsmell of fuel under car no leak found
PASSED · 13 Jul 2009
Test date13 Jul 2009
Expiry17 Jul 2010
Test number543294699126
Mileage41,340 mi
User Enteredslight noise from o/s/r wheel when turned
PASSED · 7 Jul 2008
Test date7 Jul 2008
Expiry17 Jul 2009
Test number324979888125
Mileage41,137 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 13 Jul 2007
Test date13 Jul 2007
Expiry17 Jul 2008
Test number190704097182
Mileage40,904 mi
PASSED · 6 Jul 2006
Test date6 Jul 2006
Expiry17 Jul 2007
Test number180027686129
Mileage40,641 mi