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W486 SUP
MOTExpired
MOT due20 Dec 2024
First reg10 Aug 2000
Mileage92,714 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

25 years and 10 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 27 November 2025.

FAILED · 9 Oct 2025
Test date9 Oct 2025
Expiry—
Test number743455234728
Mileage92,714 mi
MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. will not adjust any further (4.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
PASSED · 21 Dec 2023
Test date21 Dec 2023
Expiry20 Dec 2024
Test number257377684122
Mileage73,172 mi
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
FAILED · 20 Dec 2023
Test date20 Dec 2023
Expiry—
Test number295063190649
Mileage73,171 mi
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorNearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front wheel arch insecure & damaged
PASSED · 28 Nov 2022
Test date28 Nov 2022
Expiry27 Nov 2023
Test number221242773543
Mileage59,367 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 8 Aug 2021
Test date8 Aug 2021
Expiry14 Aug 2022
Test number624271381752
Mileage51,503 mi
PASSED · 13 Aug 2020
Test date13 Aug 2020
Expiry14 Aug 2021
Test number256653973174
Mileage50,640 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 9 Aug 2019
Test date9 Aug 2019
Expiry14 Aug 2020
Test number660032091595
Mileage49,699 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED · 10 Aug 2018
Test date10 Aug 2018
Expiry14 Aug 2019
Test number867067429883
Mileage48,923 mi
PASSED · 11 Aug 2017
Test date11 Aug 2017
Expiry14 Aug 2018
Test number652819246142
Mileage47,955 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
FAILED · 11 Aug 2017
Test date11 Aug 2017
Expiry—
Test number928081721251
Mileage47,955 mi
FailExhaust system not adequately supported rear box broken (7.1.1)
FailExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
FailNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PASSED · 11 Aug 2016
Test date11 Aug 2016
Expiry14 Aug 2017
Test number672321199246
Mileage47,024 mi
PASSED · 14 Aug 2015
Test date14 Aug 2015
Expiry14 Aug 2016
Test number655774627759
Mileage46,185 mi
PASSED · 15 Aug 2014
Test date15 Aug 2014
Expiry14 Aug 2015
Test number839547824237
Mileage45,324 mi
PASSED · 9 Aug 2013
Test date9 Aug 2013
Expiry13 Aug 2014
Test number859581223223
Mileage44,100 mi
PASSED · 10 Aug 2012
Test date10 Aug 2012
Expiry13 Aug 2013
Test number296063422224
Mileage42,837 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
PASSED · 12 Aug 2011
Test date12 Aug 2011
Expiry13 Aug 2012
Test number206964321278
Mileage41,600 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
User Enteredoffside front tyre cracking in outer wall.
User Enteredoffside front suspension arm rear rubber bush wearing slight movement.
PASSED · 11 Aug 2010
Test date11 Aug 2010
Expiry13 Aug 2011
Test number961813720229
Mileage39,961 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
User Enterednear and offside front tyres started to wear inner edges.
User Enterednearside front tyre cracking in outer wall and in tread.
PASSED · 11 Aug 2009
Test date11 Aug 2009
Expiry13 Aug 2010
Test number162503229295
Mileage38,571 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 12 Aug 2008
Test date12 Aug 2008
Expiry13 Aug 2009
Test number160575128214
Mileage36,990 mi
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)
AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
User Enteredco level on emissions took a while to come down suggest add emmissions treatment to fuel.
PASSED · 9 Aug 2007
Test date9 Aug 2007
Expiry13 Aug 2008
Test number131041427221
Mileage35,555 mi
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
PASSED · 8 Aug 2006
Test date8 Aug 2006
Expiry13 Aug 2007
Test number511060326259
Mileage33,246 mi