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V809 XBE

MOTExpired

MOT due10 Nov 2025

First reg15 Dec 1999

Mileage114,039 mi

Tax—

Tax due—

Vehicle age

26 years and 6 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 19 February 2026.

FAILED · 14 Oct 2025

Test date14 Oct 2025

Expiry—

Test number547142167629

Mileage114,039 mi

DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

MajorEmissions unable to be completed engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced mid outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Advisorycorrosion hole n/s/f outer sill

PASSED · 11 Nov 2024

Test date11 Nov 2024

Expiry10 Nov 2025

Test number366665906757

Mileage109,502 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Advisorycorrosion hole n/s/f outer sill outside of prescribed areas

AdvisoryCoolant leak

AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

FAILED · 30 Oct 2024

Test date30 Oct 2024

Expiry—

Test number691100485066

Mileage109,387 mi

MajorBrake valve leaking load sensing valve (1.1.7 (d) (i))

DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Advisorycorrosion hole n/s/f outer sill outside of prescribed areas

AdvisoryCoolant leak

AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

PASSED · 25 Oct 2023

Test date25 Oct 2023

Expiry4 Nov 2024

Test number620688278384

Mileage105,523 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Advisorycorrosion hole n/s/f outer sill outside prescribed areas

AdvisoryCoolant leak

AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

FAILED · 19 Oct 2023

Test date19 Oct 2023

Expiry—

Test number245269332943

Mileage105,523 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Advisorycorrosion hole n/s/f outer sill outside prescribed areas

AdvisoryCoolant leak

AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

PASSED · 5 Nov 2022

Test date5 Nov 2022

Expiry4 Nov 2023

Test number289721920048

Mileage102,430 mi

AdvisoryCoolant leak

AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Advisorycorrosion hole n/s sill outside prescribed areas

AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

FAILED · 17 Oct 2022

Test date17 Oct 2022

Expiry—

Test number841071141584

Mileage102,429 mi

MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryCoolant leak

AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Advisoryn/s/f outer sill corroded outside prescribed areas

PASSED · 20 Oct 2021

Test date20 Oct 2021

Expiry26 Oct 2022

Test number123082873530

Mileage101,826 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

PASSED · 23 Oct 2020

Test date23 Oct 2020

Expiry26 Oct 2021

Test number304208117901

Mileage101,218 mi

FAILED · 19 Oct 2020

Test date19 Oct 2020

Expiry—

Test number895959752872

Mileage101,218 mi

MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Floor very corroded at there grommet

PASSED · 24 Oct 2019

Test date24 Oct 2019

Expiry26 Oct 2020

Test number605554814503

Mileage97,618 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryBoth headlights are slightly facing right

PASSED · 24 Oct 2018

Test date24 Oct 2018

Expiry26 Oct 2019

Test number665991764975

Mileage93,336 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

PASSED · 27 Oct 2017

Test date27 Oct 2017

Expiry26 Oct 2018

Test number600878643655

Mileage89,980 mi

AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

FAILED · 17 Oct 2017

Test date17 Oct 2017

Expiry—

Test number656518890323

Mileage89,976 mi

FailOffside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

FailNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

FailOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

FailExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

FailRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

PASSED · 6 Oct 2016

Test date6 Oct 2016

Expiry6 Oct 2017

Test number342530026076

Mileage79,402 mi

AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired lever on valve slightly worn (3.6.E.3)

PASSED · 30 Sep 2015

Test date30 Sep 2015

Expiry6 Oct 2016

Test number962332302222

Mileage65,796 mi

FAILED · 30 Sep 2015

Test date30 Sep 2015

Expiry—

Test number716169675648

Mileage65,796 mi

FailNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silancer (7.1.2)

FailExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

PASSED · 7 Oct 2014

Test date7 Oct 2014

Expiry6 Oct 2015

Test number555160584236

Mileage54,856 mi

User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FAILED · 29 Sep 2014

Test date29 Sep 2014

Expiry—

Test number415892474253

Mileage54,849 mi

FailNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

FailOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

FailNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

FailOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

FailOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

PASSED · 2 Oct 2013

Test date2 Oct 2013

Expiry2 Oct 2014

Test number838915473226

Mileage47,006 mi

AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

FAILED · 2 Oct 2013

Test date2 Oct 2013

Expiry—

Test number309565073277

Mileage47,006 mi

FailNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

FailNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

PASSED · 1 Oct 2012

Test date1 Oct 2012

Expiry2 Oct 2013

Test number537695272251

Mileage41,956 mi

PASSED · 28 Sep 2011

Test date28 Sep 2011

Expiry2 Oct 2012

Test number489731871215

Mileage39,464 mi

FAILED · 28 Sep 2011

Test date28 Sep 2011

Expiry—

Test number695141371298

Mileage39,464 mi

PrsNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

PrsOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

PASSED · 27 Sep 2010

Test date27 Sep 2010

Expiry2 Oct 2011

Test number970930770255

Mileage38,886 mi

PASSED · 1 Oct 2009

Test date1 Oct 2009

Expiry2 Oct 2010

Test number332154379449

Mileage37,535 mi

FAILED · 28 Sep 2009

Test date28 Sep 2009

Expiry—

Test number653911079285

Mileage37,530 mi

DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

FailExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

PASSED · 2 Oct 2008

Test date2 Oct 2008

Expiry2 Oct 2009

Test number902956978247

Mileage37,008 mi

FAILED · 1 Oct 2008

Test date1 Oct 2008

Expiry—

Test number744715478261

Mileage37,008 mi

FailNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

FailOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

PASSED · 2 Oct 2007

Test date2 Oct 2007

Expiry2 Oct 2008

Test number281495677290

Mileage31,574 mi

PASSED · 3 Oct 2006

Test date3 Oct 2006

Expiry2 Oct 2007

Test number414686176234

Mileage30,341 mi