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V161 GBM
MOTExpired
MOT due7 Sep 2016
First reg15 Oct 1999
Mileage214,200 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

26 years and 8 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 12 May 2026.

PASSED · 8 Sep 2015
Test date8 Sep 2015
Expiry7 Sep 2016
Test number541272071742
Mileage214,200 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside rear suspension bump stop broken
AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside rear brake disc corroded
FAILED · 7 Sep 2015
Test date7 Sep 2015
Expiry—
Test number776813196824
Mileage214,198 mi
FailOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside rear suspension bump stop broken
FailNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside rear brake disc corroded
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
PASSED · 27 Aug 2014
Test date27 Aug 2014
Expiry1 Sep 2015
Test number945699034247
Mileage199,473 mi
User EnteredNearside rear brake disc corroded on outer face
FAILED · 26 Aug 2014
Test date26 Aug 2014
Expiry—
Test number256118234233
Mileage199,413 mi
FailNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredBoth front tyres wearing on edges
User EnteredNearside rear brake disc corroded on outer face
PASSED · 2 Sep 2013
Test date2 Sep 2013
Expiry1 Sep 2014
Test number709125743291
Mileage184,646 mi
User EnteredBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edge
User Enteredcorrosion in nearside rear brake disc
PASSED · 28 Aug 2012
Test date28 Aug 2012
Expiry1 Sep 2013
Test number365461642269
Mileage172,523 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 28 Aug 2012
Test date28 Aug 2012
Expiry—
Test number867231342246
Mileage172,521 mi
FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 1 Sep 2011
Test date1 Sep 2011
Expiry—
Test number796574241216
Mileage160,916 mi
PrsOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
PASSED · 1 Sep 2011
Test date1 Sep 2011
Expiry1 Sep 2012
Test number905424741257
Mileage160,916 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
PASSED · 1 Sep 2010
Test date1 Sep 2010
Expiry1 Sep 2011
Test number531854840299
Mileage146,026 mi
FAILED · 1 Sep 2010
Test date1 Sep 2010
Expiry—
Test number322684440481
Mileage146,026 mi
FailSteering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
FailNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
FailOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enterednearside front tyre pressure looks to be low
User Enteredrear exhaust mount poor condition (repaired with wire)
User Enteredslight gear oil leak
User Enteredengine oil level on minimum
PASSED · 1 Sep 2009
Test date1 Sep 2009
Expiry1 Sep 2010
Test number762694149204
Mileage127,223 mi
FAILED · 28 Aug 2009
Test date28 Aug 2009
Expiry—
Test number362110349485
Mileage126,908 mi
FailNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
FailEmissions not tested (7.0)
AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
PASSED · 2 Sep 2008
Test date2 Sep 2008
Expiry1 Sep 2009
Test number221946748234
Mileage116,440 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
PASSED · 19 Dec 2007
Test date19 Dec 2007
Expiry27 Dec 2008
Test number953623357319
Mileage109,211 mi
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
FAILED · 19 Dec 2007
Test date19 Dec 2007
Expiry—
Test number621583957365
Mileage109,211 mi
FailNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
FailOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 28 Dec 2006
Test date28 Dec 2006
Expiry27 Dec 2007
Test number924132666311
Mileage93,857 mi
FAILED · 23 Dec 2006
Test date23 Dec 2006
Expiry—
Test number134257356312
Mileage93,831 mi
FailNearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
PASSED · 23 Dec 2005
Test date23 Dec 2005
Expiry22 Dec 2006
Test number231597555383
Mileage81,368 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredoffside headlight glass cracked