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T283 JTD
MOTValid
MOT due12 May 2027
First reg7 Aug 1999
Mileage83,475 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

26 years and 10 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 17 May 2026.

PASSED · 13 May 2026
Test date13 May 2026
Expiry12 May 2027
Test number963801157790
Mileage83,475 mi
AdvisoryVehicle underbody including all other vehicle components covered in underseal
PASSED · 17 Jul 2025
Test date17 Jul 2025
Expiry17 Jul 2026
Test number559755811772
Mileage79,293 mi
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
FAILED · 16 Jul 2025
Test date16 Jul 2025
Expiry
Test number796154066899
Mileage79,293 mi
AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear section of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear section of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
FAILED · 8 Jul 2025
Test date8 Jul 2025
Expiry
Test number228784118748
Mileage79,291 mi
MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorCentral Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.1.1 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear section of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear section of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 4 Jul 2024
Test date4 Jul 2024
Expiry17 Jul 2025
Test number721477859161
Mileage78,644 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened binding on slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisorymovement in wiper mechanism
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body under bonnet area surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside rear under body sills surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear & suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED · 4 Jul 2024
Test date4 Jul 2024
Expiry
Test number821484357187
Mileage78,636 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened binding on slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisorymovement in wiper mechanism
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body under bonnet area surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside rear under body sills surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear & suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 18 Jul 2023
Test date18 Jul 2023
Expiry17 Jul 2024
Test number777568150334
Mileage77,944 mi
AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside rear under body (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside front & rear corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 4 Jul 2023
Test date4 Jul 2023
Expiry
Test number928821514048
Mileage77,936 mi
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under body (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under body (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside rear under body (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside front & rear corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
PASSED · 23 Jun 2022
Test date23 Jun 2022
Expiry8 Jul 2023
Test number873767486572
Mileage77,395 mi
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside rear inner edge corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
FAILED · 21 Jun 2022
Test date21 Jun 2022
Expiry
Test number563040268196
Mileage77,394 mi
MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play rough when rotated (5.1.3 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside rear inner edge corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
PASSED · 28 Jun 2021
Test date28 Jun 2021
Expiry8 Jul 2022
Test number473344325539
Mileage76,919 mi
FAILED · 28 Jun 2021
Test date28 Jun 2021
Expiry
Test number879228696524
Mileage76,919 mi
MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective poor clearing (3.4 (b) (i))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 18 Jun 2020
Test date18 Jun 2020
Expiry8 Jul 2021
Test number474563478505
Mileage76,402 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisorywiper mechanism worn
FAILED · 18 Jun 2020
Test date18 Jun 2020
Expiry
Test number806189247630
Mileage76,398 mi
MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated & excessive play (5.1.3 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective split blade (3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisorywiper mechanism worn
PASSED · 27 Jun 2019
Test date27 Jun 2019
Expiry8 Jul 2020
Test number244647090675
Mileage75,664 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight judder (1.2.1 (e))
FAILED · 25 Jun 2019
Test date25 Jun 2019
Expiry
Test number650804350955
Mileage75,657 mi
MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))
MajorEmissions not tested exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))
DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability broken off (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 28 Jun 2018
Test date28 Jun 2018
Expiry8 Jul 2019
Test number894432549116
Mileage74,774 mi
Advisorynearside front & nearside rear tyre side walls scrubbed
PASSED · 28 Jun 2017
Test date28 Jun 2017
Expiry8 Jul 2018
Test number780652718404
Mileage73,827 mi
AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Advisorybrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside front corroded & nearside front brake binding (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Advisoryoffside & nearside rear under wheel arch / sill surface corrosion
AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre side wall scubbed
PASSED · 5 Jul 2016
Test date5 Jul 2016
Expiry8 Jul 2017
Test number515802737042
Mileage72,323 mi
Advisorynearside rear tyre side wall scrubbed
Advisorynearside front brake binding slightly
FAILED · 28 Jun 2016
Test date28 Jun 2016
Expiry
Test number185977414446
Mileage72,316 mi
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
FailNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wing area (2.4.A.3)
FailOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wing area (2.4.A.3)
PASSED · 30 Jun 2015
Test date30 Jun 2015
Expiry8 Jul 2016
Test number635701485155
Mileage70,650 mi
User EnteredNearside front under wheel arch corroded
User EnteredOffside front under wheel arch corroded
User EnteredRear registration plate deteriorated
User EnteredOffside front brake binding
User EnteredOffside rear section of front to rear brake pipe corroded
PASSED · 27 Jun 2014
Test date27 Jun 2014
Expiry8 Jul 2015
Test number688158274100
Mileage69,749 mi
User EnteredOffside front brake binding slightly
User EnteredNearside rear tyre outer side wall scrubbed
User EnteredRear registration plate deteriorated
FAILED · 25 Jun 2014
Test date25 Jun 2014
Expiry
Test number856806174195
Mileage69,744 mi
DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FailNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
FailOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
User EnteredOffside rear brake discs corroded
User EnteredOffside front brake binding slightly
User EnteredNearside rear tyre outer side wall scrubbed
User EnteredRear registration plate deteriorated
PASSED · 19 Jun 2013
Test date19 Jun 2013
Expiry8 Jul 2014
Test number727820873185
Mileage68,604 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
User EnteredMovement in wiper mechanism.
User EnteredOffside front brake binding slightly.
User EnteredAdvisory light corrosion under offside & nearside front wheel arch/chassis.
FAILED · 19 Jun 2013
Test date19 Jun 2013
Expiry
Test number639730673156
Mileage68,602 mi
FailCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FailExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
User EnteredMovement in wiper mechanism.
User EnteredOffside front brake binding slightly.
User EnteredAdvisory light corrosion under offside & nearside front wheel arch/chassis.
PASSED · 27 Jun 2012
Test date27 Jun 2012
Expiry8 Jul 2013
Test number416909472165
Mileage67,220 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User EnteredNearside and offside rear brake discs worn.
FAILED · 26 Jun 2012
Test date26 Jun 2012
Expiry
Test number755908572118
Mileage67,220 mi
FailOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FailNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User EnteredNearside and offside front brake discs worn.
User EnteredNearside and offside rear brake discs worn.
PASSED · 6 Jul 2011
Test date6 Jul 2011
Expiry8 Jul 2012
Test number439757181122
Mileage64,997 mi
PASSED · 9 Jul 2010
Test date9 Jul 2010
Expiry8 Jul 2011
Test number661770390193
Mileage62,652 mi
FAILED · 9 Jun 2010
Test date9 Jun 2010
Expiry
Test number521870860171
Mileage62,604 mi
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
PASSED · 4 Jun 2009
Test date4 Jun 2009
Expiry12 Jun 2010
Test number373895759158
Mileage60,550 mi
User EnteredLight corrosion offside & nearside under rear sills & offside front under wing chassis box section.
PASSED · 13 Jun 2008
Test date13 Jun 2008
Expiry12 Jun 2009
Test number234755768441
Mileage57,836 mi
FAILED · 12 Jun 2008
Test date12 Jun 2008
Expiry
Test number310134368195
Mileage57,836 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 13 Jun 2007
Test date13 Jun 2007
Expiry12 Jun 2008
Test number791514467183
Mileage54,919 mi
PASSED · 14 Jul 2006
Test date14 Jul 2006
Expiry18 Jul 2007
Test number973835096123
Mileage52,149 mi