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800 SPECIAL TD SWB · Black

V898 KWT

MOTExpired

MOT due30 Sep 2025

First reg1 Sep 1999

Mileage285,353 mi

TaxSORN

Tax due—

Vehicle age

26 years and 10 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 1 July 2026.

PASSED · 1 Oct 2024

Test date1 Oct 2024

Expiry30 Sep 2025

Test number500649130299

Mileage285,353 mi

MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp lens damaged

MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

FAILED · 10 Apr 2024

Test date10 Apr 2024

Expiry—

Test number113742667874

Mileage285,273 mi

MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

AdvisoryWINDSCREEN DAMAGED

MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

PASSED · 20 Apr 2023

Test date20 Apr 2023

Expiry19 Apr 2024

Test number475917881578

Mileage278,203 mi

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

FAILED · 30 Sep 2021

Test date30 Sep 2021

Expiry—

Test number175959465652

Mileage278,171 mi

MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

MajorBrake performance not tested handbrake cable insecure (1.2.1 (g))

MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

FAILED · 7 Dec 2018

Test date7 Dec 2018

Expiry—

Test number198601201402

Mileage278,135 mi

MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

MajorOffside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting floor (6.1.6 (i) (i))

MajorNearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting floor (6.1.6 (i) (i))

AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

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

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

MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre plus has splits on inner wall

AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill corroded

AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill corroded

PASSED · 7 Dec 2017

Test date7 Dec 2017

Expiry6 Dec 2018

Test number727972271228

Mileage272,234 mi

AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

AdvisoryOil leak

AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

FAILED · 1 Dec 2017

Test date1 Dec 2017

Expiry—

Test number669422940347

Mileage272,194 mi

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

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

AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

AdvisoryOil leak

AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

FailNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

FailNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

FailNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded central sill\floor (5.2.6)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

PASSED · 17 Nov 2016

Test date17 Nov 2016

Expiry16 Nov 2017

Test number347064269353

Mileage265,458 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

AdvisoryNearside crack on windscreen but not effecting view

Advisoryunderbody and component corrosion

FAILED · 17 Nov 2016

Test date17 Nov 2016

Expiry—

Test number161973312249

Mileage265,458 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

AdvisoryNearside crack on windscreen but not effecting view

Advisoryunderbody and component corrosion

FailEmissions not tested due to over heating (7.3.A.1)

PASSED · 8 Jul 2015

Test date8 Jul 2015

Expiry29 Jul 2016

Test number279569485168

Mileage264,455 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

User EnteredOil leak

User Enteredboth sills corroded on inners and outers

User Enteredall wheel arghes corroded

FAILED · 7 Jul 2015

Test date7 Jul 2015

Expiry—

Test number208808685463

Mileage264,451 mi

FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

FailOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

FailOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

FailNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

FailNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

FailOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

User EnteredOil leak

User Enteredboth sills corroded on inners and outers

User Enteredall wheel arghes corroded

PASSED · 30 Jul 2014

Test date30 Jul 2014

Expiry29 Jul 2015

Test number207901014293

Mileage259,044 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

FAILED · 29 Jul 2014

Test date29 Jul 2014

Expiry—

Test number766270614227

Mileage259,044 mi

FailNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

PASSED · 17 Jul 2013

Test date17 Jul 2013

Expiry26 Jul 2014

Test number479048893101

Mileage252,972 mi

FAILED · 16 Jul 2013

Test date16 Jul 2013

Expiry—

Test number159057793183

Mileage252,972 mi

FailNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

FailOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

FailNearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

PASSED · 26 Jul 2012

Test date26 Jul 2012

Expiry26 Jul 2013

Test number307238002292

Mileage240,760 mi

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

AdvisoryNearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

AdvisoryOffside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

User Enterednearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

User Enteredoffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

FAILED · 24 Jul 2012

Test date24 Jul 2012

Expiry—

Test number398846602499

Mileage240,757 mi

FailOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

FailOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

FailNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

FailOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

FailNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

FailOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

FailOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

FailNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

FailNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

FailExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FailNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

FailOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

FailBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

FailOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

AdvisoryNearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

AdvisoryOffside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

PASSED · 27 Jul 2011

Test date27 Jul 2011

Expiry26 Jul 2012

Test number706968401281

Mileage227,111 mi

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

PASSED · 22 Jul 2010

Test date22 Jul 2010

Expiry21 Jul 2011

Test number613803800210

Mileage208,652 mi

PASSED · 21 Jul 2009

Test date21 Jul 2009

Expiry20 Jul 2010

Test number174342409224

Mileage188,508 mi

FAILED · 16 Jul 2009

Test date16 Jul 2009

Expiry—

Test number281577799120

Mileage188,484 mi

FailOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

FailOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

FailNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

FailNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

FailOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

FailOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

FailNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

FailOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

FailOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

PASSED · 16 Jul 2008

Test date16 Jul 2008

Expiry15 Jul 2009

Test number162618298151

Mileage171,925 mi

AdvisoryBrake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

User EnteredNearside wiper blade starting to split.

User EnteredOffside headlamp chiped.

User EnteredBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges,tread depth 2.5mm.

User EnteredBoth front flexable brake hoses perishing.

User EnteredSlight play in steering rack both sides.

User EnteredFront exhaust mounting corroding ,slight leak.

User EnteredCenter exhaust joint corroding.

User EnteredNEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT ( slight damage to outer sidewall).

PASSED · 22 Mar 2007

Test date22 Mar 2007

Expiry21 Mar 2008

Test number713491087060

Mileage152,933 mi

User EnteredPlay in steering rack (offside).

User EnteredNearside front flexable brake hose perishing.

User EnteredOffside front tyre outer side wall damaged.

User EnteredBoth rear tyres tread depths 2mm.

FAILED · 21 Mar 2007

Test date21 Mar 2007

Expiry—

Test number282690687099

Mileage152,930 mi

FailNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

FailOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

FailNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

FailOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

FailNearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

FailRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

User EnteredPlay in steering rack (offside).

User EnteredNearside front flexable brake hose perishing.

User EnteredOffside front tyre outer sider wall damaged.

User EnteredBoth rear tyres tread depths 2mm.

PASSED · 2 Mar 2006

Test date2 Mar 2006

Expiry1 Mar 2007

Test number783971366022

Mileage142,922 mi

FAILED · 2 Mar 2006

Test date2 Mar 2006

Expiry—

Test number134381366470

Mileage142,922 mi

PrsOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

PrsDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)