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V831 DLA
MOTValid
MOT due15 Dec 2026
First reg27 Sep 1999
Mileage123,289 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

26 years and 9 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 31 March 2026.

PASSED · 16 Dec 2025
Test date16 Dec 2025
Expiry15 Dec 2026
Test number433293067731
Mileage123,289 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED · 29 Sep 2025
Test date29 Sep 2025
Expiry
Test number410939496845
Mileage123,270 mi
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 27 Aug 2025
Test date27 Aug 2025
Expiry
Test number547411653495
Mileage123,139 mi
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
AdvisoryBrake fluid filled well above max level
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn 3-4-3 ,mm (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 1 Oct 2024
Test date1 Oct 2024
Expiry30 Sep 2025
Test number168091937541
Mileage120,446 mi
MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED · 10 Sep 2024
Test date10 Sep 2024
Expiry
Test number799551130831
Mileage120,388 mi
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 11 Sep 2023
Test date11 Sep 2023
Expiry12 Sep 2024
Test number698875043257
Mileage117,591 mi
PASSED · 9 Sep 2022
Test date9 Sep 2022
Expiry12 Sep 2023
Test number139822278530
Mileage114,883 mi
FAILED · 6 Sep 2022
Test date6 Sep 2022
Expiry
Test number162661090643
Mileage114,883 mi
MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 10 Sep 2021
Test date10 Sep 2021
Expiry12 Sep 2022
Test number173874852627
Mileage111,839 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED · 8 Sep 2021
Test date8 Sep 2021
Expiry
Test number418595246248
Mileage111,839 mi
MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 9 Sep 2020
Test date9 Sep 2020
Expiry12 Sep 2021
Test number830840595059
Mileage109,023 mi
PASSED · 11 Sep 2019
Test date11 Sep 2019
Expiry12 Sep 2020
Test number310546201501
Mileage106,077 mi
PASSED · 5 Sep 2018
Test date5 Sep 2018
Expiry12 Sep 2019
Test number527594874614
Mileage104,022 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 13 Sep 2017
Test date13 Sep 2017
Expiry12 Sep 2018
Test number394849155864
Mileage103,230 mi
PASSED · 12 Sep 2016
Test date12 Sep 2016
Expiry11 Sep 2017
Test number526896805357
Mileage102,908 mi
PASSED · 26 Aug 2015
Test date26 Aug 2015
Expiry27 Aug 2016
Test number161402521400
Mileage99,873 mi
PASSED · 20 Aug 2014
Test date20 Aug 2014
Expiry27 Aug 2015
Test number276592234293
Mileage94,287 mi
FAILED · 20 Aug 2014
Test date20 Aug 2014
Expiry
Test number309202934235
Mileage94,287 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 28 Aug 2013
Test date28 Aug 2013
Expiry27 Aug 2014
Test number836050043289
Mileage92,400 mi
FAILED · 21 Aug 2013
Test date21 Aug 2013
Expiry
Test number847883033204
Mileage92,378 mi
FailOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FailRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
PASSED · 3 Aug 2012
Test date3 Aug 2012
Expiry2 Aug 2013
Test number498676912275
Mileage90,780 mi
FAILED · 1 Aug 2011
Test date1 Aug 2011
Expiry
Test number345583511216
Mileage85,670 mi
PrsFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
PASSED · 1 Aug 2011
Test date1 Aug 2011
Expiry31 Jul 2012
Test number876493511262
Mileage85,670 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
PASSED · 7 Jul 2010
Test date7 Jul 2010
Expiry6 Jul 2011
Test number200038280148
Mileage81,307 mi
PASSED · 5 Aug 2009
Test date5 Aug 2009
Expiry27 Aug 2010
Test number832687619282
Mileage76,938 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
User Enteredair bag light on
FAILED · 6 Aug 2008
Test date6 Aug 2008
Expiry
Test number731449018258
Mileage72,501 mi
PrsOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 6 Aug 2008
Test date6 Aug 2008
Expiry27 Aug 2009
Test number500609618216
Mileage72,501 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 28 Aug 2007
Test date28 Aug 2007
Expiry
Test number122280847286
Mileage67,914 mi
PrsNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PASSED · 28 Aug 2007
Test date28 Aug 2007
Expiry27 Aug 2008
Test number932380947218
Mileage67,914 mi
PASSED · 25 Aug 2006
Test date25 Aug 2006
Expiry25 Aug 2007
Test number802667136201
Mileage63,943 mi