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UDT8 98Y
MOTValid
MOT due27 Aug 2026
First reg7 Feb 1983
Mileage122,850 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

43 years and 4 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 30 December 2025.

PASSED · 7 Aug 2025
Test date7 Aug 2025
Expiry27 Aug 2026
Test number800478458516
Mileage122,850 mi
Advisoryboth front wings corroded
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 28 Aug 2024
Test date28 Aug 2024
Expiry27 Aug 2025
Test number257952302016
Mileage122,059 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front brake caliper close to wheel rim
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisoryboth front lower wings corroded
AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 29 Jul 2015
Test date29 Jul 2015
Expiry—
Test number557230115238
Mileage122,052 mi
FailOffside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailNearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailOffside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailNearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
FailOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
FailNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FailOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FailEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
FailOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
FailNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
FailNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
User Enteredoffside front inner sill damaged
User Enteredfront cross beam corroded
User Enterednearside front wing corroded and holed
User Enteredgear linkage bushes missing
PASSED · 12 Jun 2014
Test date12 Jun 2014
Expiry13 Jun 2015
Test number208403464197
Mileage121,650 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
User EnteredExhaust rubbers in poor condition
FAILED · 11 Jun 2014
Test date11 Jun 2014
Expiry—
Test number817572564179
Mileage121,650 mi
FailNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
FailNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
FailOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
FailNearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
FailCentre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
FailOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
User EnteredExhaust rubbers in poor condition
PASSED · 14 Jun 2013
Test date14 Jun 2013
Expiry13 Jun 2014
Test number106295563102
Mileage120,241 mi
AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
User Enteredboth rear wheel arches corroded
User Enterednsf door jam corroded
User Enterednsr door handle sticking
User Enteredall brake flexi hoses deteriated and need replacing
User Enteredfront chassis beam corroded
PASSED · 13 Jun 2012
Test date13 Jun 2012
Expiry12 Jun 2013
Test number378705262121
Mileage119,621 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
User Enteredexhaust ring missing
PASSED · 3 Aug 2011
Test date3 Aug 2011
Expiry2 Aug 2012
Test number475325511254
Mileage116,046 mi
AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAILED · 28 Jul 2011
Test date28 Jul 2011
Expiry—
Test number255209601291
Mileage116,046 mi
FailNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 5 Jul 2010
Test date5 Jul 2010
Expiry25 Jul 2011
Test number271006080174
Mileage114,646 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
User EnteredFuel pipe/s corroded
FAILED · 5 Jul 2010
Test date5 Jul 2010
Expiry—
Test number493806180124
Mileage114,646 mi
FailNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
FailOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
FailRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Failrear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
User EnteredFuel pipe/s corroded
PASSED · 9 Jul 2009
Test date9 Jul 2009
Expiry25 Jul 2010
Test number383850399116
Mileage108,434 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAILED · 6 Jul 2009
Test date6 Jul 2009
Expiry—
Test number400157489105
Mileage108,432 mi
FailNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 24 Jul 2008
Test date24 Jul 2008
Expiry25 Jul 2009
Test number684556608239
Mileage105,039 mi
FAILED · 21 Jul 2008
Test date21 Jul 2008
Expiry—
Test number314933008409
Mileage105,039 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailNearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
FailOffside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
PASSED · 21 Jul 2007
Test date21 Jul 2007
Expiry25 Jul 2008
Test number743492307203
Mileage103,728 mi
FAILED · 20 Jul 2007
Test date20 Jul 2007
Expiry—
Test number411491907228
Mileage103,728 mi
FailOuter Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
FailRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
PASSED · 10 Jul 2006
Test date10 Jul 2006
Expiry25 Jul 2007
Test number953771696175
Mileage101,303 mi