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S181 NAL
MOTValid
MOT due19 Nov 2026
First reg31 Dec 1998
Mileage196,731 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

27 years and 6 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 11 November 2025.

PASSED · 10 Nov 2025
Test date10 Nov 2025
Expiry19 Nov 2026
Test number211301221490
Mileage196,731 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
FAILED · 10 Nov 2025
Test date10 Nov 2025
Expiry
Test number946854281106
Mileage196,731 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
PASSED · 20 Nov 2024
Test date20 Nov 2024
Expiry19 Nov 2025
Test number329253339836
Mileage195,249 mi
PASSED · 6 Sep 2023
Test date6 Sep 2023
Expiry12 Sep 2024
Test number914396074498
Mileage193,130 mi
FAILED · 6 Sep 2023
Test date6 Sep 2023
Expiry
Test number597219790762
Mileage193,130 mi
PrsWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
PASSED · 13 Sep 2022
Test date13 Sep 2022
Expiry12 Sep 2023
Test number182302388731
Mileage192,784 mi
MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
PASSED · 25 Aug 2021
Test date25 Aug 2021
Expiry24 Aug 2022
Test number930275540650
Mileage192,184 mi
FAILED · 25 Aug 2021
Test date25 Aug 2021
Expiry
Test number498459371387
Mileage192,184 mi
PrsBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
PASSED · 11 Aug 2020
Test date11 Aug 2020
Expiry10 Aug 2021
Test number304088565834
Mileage190,167 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at caliper (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 8 Jul 2019
Test date8 Jul 2019
Expiry22 Jan 2021
Test number346065836984
Mileage189,482 mi
FAILED · 8 Jul 2019
Test date8 Jul 2019
Expiry
Test number905717913136
Mileage189,482 mi
PrsNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PrsOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PrsNearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached bush perished (5.3.3 (a) (i))
PrsOffside Rear Suspension rod insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
PASSED · 29 Jun 2018
Test date29 Jun 2018
Expiry22 Jul 2019
Test number891071112167
Mileage183,844 mi
FAILED · 29 Jun 2018
Test date29 Jun 2018
Expiry
Test number671375891274
Mileage183,844 mi
PrsNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PrsNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
PrsRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 11 Jul 2017
Test date11 Jul 2017
Expiry22 Jul 2018
Test number479551043150
Mileage178,175 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 10 Jul 2017
Test date10 Jul 2017
Expiry
Test number353828511138
Mileage178,175 mi
FailNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
FailOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FailRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
PASSED · 22 Jul 2016
Test date22 Jul 2016
Expiry22 Jul 2017
Test number744324455134
Mileage170,994 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
PASSED · 22 Jul 2015
Test date22 Jul 2015
Expiry22 Jul 2016
Test number888733605268
Mileage161,194 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
User EnteredRear chassis and crossmember corroded
User EnteredOil leak
PASSED · 18 Jul 2014
Test date18 Jul 2014
Expiry22 Jul 2015
Test number126139694117
Mileage150,382 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
User Enteredrear seats not in use
User Enteredn/s front - child seat not connected
User Enteredfuel tank contaminated in fuel -- possible leakage
User Enteredchassis frame back end heavily corroded
FAILED · 17 Jul 2014
Test date17 Jul 2014
Expiry
Test number147898894156
Mileage150,382 mi
FailWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
FailNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FailOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
User Enteredrear seats not in use
User Enteredn/s front - child seat not connected
User Enteredfuel tank contaminated in fuel -- possible leakage
User Enteredchassis frame back end heavily corroded
PASSED · 19 Jul 2013
Test date19 Jul 2013
Expiry22 Jul 2014
Test number525670103274
Mileage140,049 mi
AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
User EnteredOil leak
User Entereddriver's seat belt slightly damaged
FAILED · 18 Jul 2013
Test date18 Jul 2013
Expiry
Test number137959493134
Mileage140,049 mi
FailOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FailOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
User EnteredOil leak
User Entereddriver's seat belt slightly damaged
PASSED · 2 Jul 2012
Test date2 Jul 2012
Expiry22 Jul 2013
Test number645594082195
Mileage131,616 mi
AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
User Enteredplay in both front wheel bearings
User Enteredengine oil leal
User Enteredfront brake discs worn
User Enteredaxle oil leak
FAILED · 29 Jun 2012
Test date29 Jun 2012
Expiry
Test number775521982190
Mileage131,616 mi
FailOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Failrear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
FailService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
User Enteredplay in both front wheel bearings
User Enteredengine oil leal
User Enteredaxle oil leak
User Enteredfront brake discs worn
PASSED · 14 Jul 2011
Test date14 Jul 2011
Expiry22 Jul 2012
Test number968715891136
Mileage123,634 mi
User Enteredoffside front tyre outer wall deep splits no cord or ply seen
User Enterednearside front tyre small splits to outer wall
User Enteredfuel tank contaminated suspect fuel advise further inspection [cover off] no leak seen on test
FAILED · 14 Jul 2011
Test date14 Jul 2011
Expiry
Test number727805991185
Mileage123,634 mi
PrsOffside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
User Enteredoffside front tyre outer wall deep splits no cord or ply seen
User Enterednearside front tyre small splits to outer wall
User Enteredfuel tank contaminated suspect fuel advise further inspection [cover off] no leak seen on test
PASSED · 23 Jul 2010
Test date23 Jul 2010
Expiry22 Jul 2011
Test number840534700283
Mileage118,191 mi
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
User Enteredrear prop shaft rear u-j worn, needs replacing
FAILED · 21 Jul 2010
Test date21 Jul 2010
Expiry
Test number553592600287
Mileage118,191 mi
FailNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
FailRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailRear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
FailNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
User Enteredrear prop shaft rear u-j worn, needs replacing
PASSED · 14 Jul 2009
Test date14 Jul 2009
Expiry21 Jul 2010
Test number810945499184
Mileage116,038 mi
FAILED · 14 Jul 2009
Test date14 Jul 2009
Expiry
Test number621965699126
Mileage116,038 mi
FailOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 22 Jul 2008
Test date22 Jul 2008
Expiry21 Jul 2009
Test number390034108446
Mileage110,287 mi
PASSED · 19 Jul 2007
Test date19 Jul 2007
Expiry18 Jul 2008
Test number100610507240
Mileage104,382 mi
PASSED · 10 Jul 2006
Test date10 Jul 2006
Expiry9 Jul 2007
Test number484621096121
Mileage98,507 mi