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T178 RPB
MOTExpired
MOT due12 Feb 2025
First reg29 Mar 1999
Mileage257,154 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

27 years and 3 months

Fuel

Diesel

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As of 10 December 2025.

FAILED · 30 Jan 2025
Test date30 Jan 2025
Expiry
Test number850795744140
Mileage257,154 mi
MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorDriver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed in the case of a sliding door heavily corroded (6.2.3 (b) (i))
MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))
MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorOil leaking excessively from engine turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
MajorSuspension component ball joint excessively worn rear a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DangerousNearside Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))
DangerousOffside Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside bulk head corroded and holed at top
MajorNearside Front Floor insecure (6.2.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Floor insecure (6.2.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor corroded and holed close to brake pedal (1.1.21 (e) (i))
MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
DangerousFront Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail rear u/j (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear one (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Advisoryfront bumper corroded
MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 2 Feb 2024
Test date2 Feb 2024
Expiry12 Feb 2025
Test number806028394617
Mileage250,744 mi
AdvisoryNearside front wiper blade slightly deteriorated
AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryEngine has a slight oil leak
AdvisoryTransfer box has a slight oil leak
AdvisoryRear A frame ball joint has slight play
AdvisoryBoth rear upper shock absorbers attachments have slight play
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear prop shaft sliding joint has slight play
PASSED · 13 Feb 2023
Test date13 Feb 2023
Expiry12 Feb 2024
Test number210099101982
Mileage243,639 mi
AdvisoryEngine has slight oil leak
AdvisoryTransferbox has slight oil leak
AdvisoryFuel filter head corroded
AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
AdvisoryBulkhead has slight corroshion
PASSED · 2 Feb 2022
Test date2 Feb 2022
Expiry9 Feb 2023
Test number166213840757
Mileage234,968 mi
AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryA frame ball joint has slight play
FAILED · 1 Feb 2022
Test date1 Feb 2022
Expiry
Test number152639904173
Mileage234,968 mi
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
DangerousNearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
DangerousBrake drum insecure Handbrake (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryA frame ball joint has slight play
AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
MajorOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panard (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 10 Feb 2021
Test date10 Feb 2021
Expiry9 Feb 2022
Test number919039300671
Mileage225,344 mi
PASSED · 17 May 2019
Test date17 May 2019
Expiry16 Nov 2020
Test number157600825099
Mileage207,216 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has a slight cut on outer wall
AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre deteriorated on inner wall
AdvisoryAll tyre slightly perished
AdvisoryFuel filter head corroded
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak
AdvisoryBoth front swivel balls leaking
AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
FAILED · 14 May 2019
Test date14 May 2019
Expiry
Test number883814796853
Mileage207,215 mi
MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
MajorHeadlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has a slight cut on outer wall
AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre deteriorated on inner wall
AdvisoryRear step insecure
AdvisoryAll tyre slightly perished
AdvisoryFuel filter head corroded
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak
AdvisoryBoth front swivel balls leaking
AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
PASSED · 13 Mar 2018
Test date13 Mar 2018
Expiry19 Mar 2019
Test number794411843913
Mileage191,125 mi
AdvisoryNearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
AdvisoryOil leak engine
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FAILED · 9 Mar 2018
Test date9 Mar 2018
Expiry
Test number895656332586
Mileage191,123 mi
FailHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
FailMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
FailRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailNearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
AdvisoryNearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
FailNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
FailOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
AdvisoryOil leak engine
AdvisoryPropshaft universal joint worn rear of rear
FailOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
FailOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
FailRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FailOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FailNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
FailOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
FailRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FailPosition lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)
PASSED · 20 Mar 2017
Test date20 Mar 2017
Expiry19 Mar 2018
Test number467171986119
Mileage176,832 mi
Advisoryengine covers fitted
PASSED · 10 Mar 2016
Test date10 Mar 2016
Expiry9 Mar 2017
Test number540662458402
Mileage164,137 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmemder (6.1.B.2)
Advisoryexhaust bracket broken at rear
Advisoryoil leak
FAILED · 10 Mar 2016
Test date10 Mar 2016
Expiry
Test number859258549489
Mileage164,137 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
FailNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
FailOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
FailOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmemder (6.1.B.2)
Advisoryexhaust bracket broken at rear
Advisoryoil leak
PASSED · 5 Mar 2015
Test date5 Mar 2015
Expiry4 Mar 2016
Test number767104065082
Mileage147,284 mi
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
PASSED · 13 Feb 2014
Test date13 Feb 2014
Expiry21 Feb 2015
Test number839334544038
Mileage143,394 mi
User Enteredoil leak
FAILED · 12 Feb 2014
Test date12 Feb 2014
Expiry
Test number137813044425
Mileage143,391 mi
FailBrake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
FailService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
User Enteredoil leak
PASSED · 22 Feb 2013
Test date22 Feb 2013
Expiry21 Feb 2014
Test number159333753072
Mileage138,337 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredOil leak
User Enteredexhaust slightly corroded
FAILED · 22 Feb 2013
Test date22 Feb 2013
Expiry
Test number585563453080
Mileage138,337 mi
PrsWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredOil leak
User Enteredexhaust slightly corroded
PASSED · 28 Jan 2012
Test date28 Jan 2012
Expiry27 Jan 2013
Test number288118322016
Mileage129,167 mi
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User EnteredOil leak
User Enteredexhaust slightly corroded
PASSED · 20 Oct 2010
Test date20 Oct 2010
Expiry27 Oct 2011
Test number102983490211
Mileage116,607 mi
FAILED · 20 Oct 2010
Test date20 Oct 2010
Expiry
Test number282383790282
Mileage116,606 mi
FailRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User EnteredOil leak
PASSED · 27 Oct 2009
Test date27 Oct 2009
Expiry27 Oct 2010
Test number984780709303
Mileage110,296 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User EnteredOil leak
User Enteredgearbox leaking
PASSED · 28 Oct 2008
Test date28 Oct 2008
Expiry27 Oct 2009
Test number400972908377
Mileage106,440 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAILED · 28 Oct 2008
Test date28 Oct 2008
Expiry
Test number923142508378
Mileage106,440 mi
PrsBrake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 8 Jan 2008
Test date8 Jan 2008
Expiry8 Jan 2009
Test number132338008091
Mileage100,066 mi
PASSED · 15 Dec 2006
Test date15 Dec 2006
Expiry8 Jan 2008
Test number103979946376
Mileage91,728 mi
PASSED · 9 Jan 2006
Test date9 Jan 2006
Expiry8 Jan 2007
Test number714889206050
Mileage81,507 mi