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W487 PVC
MOTValid
MOT due1 Jul 2026
First reg15 Mar 2000
Mileage177,636 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

26 years and 3 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 26 July 2025.

PASSED · 2 Jul 2025
Test date2 Jul 2025
Expiry1 Jul 2026
Test number329813237510
Mileage177,636 mi
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
FAILED · 2 Jul 2025
Test date2 Jul 2025
Expiry
Test number265880256446
Mileage177,636 mi
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
PrsOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 2 Jul 2024
Test date2 Jul 2024
Expiry1 Jul 2025
Test number185664682471
Mileage176,709 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisorygeneral underbody corrosion
FAILED · 14 May 2024
Test date14 May 2024
Expiry
Test number842128235184
Mileage176,698 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced strut tower mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Advisorygeneral underbody corrosion
MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
PASSED · 9 Nov 2022
Test date9 Nov 2022
Expiry8 Nov 2023
Test number885777121822
Mileage171,713 mi
AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Advisoryunder body corrosion
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 1 Feb 2022
Test date1 Feb 2022
Expiry31 Jan 2023
Test number959268314177
Mileage170,798 mi
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED · 27 Oct 2020
Test date27 Oct 2020
Expiry26 Oct 2021
Test number617498853359
Mileage170,471 mi
PASSED · 8 Apr 2019
Test date8 Apr 2019
Expiry7 Oct 2020
Test number192130385860
Mileage168,430 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
FAILED · 8 Apr 2019
Test date8 Apr 2019
Expiry
Test number932129129293
Mileage168,430 mi
PrsFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 5 Mar 2018
Test date5 Mar 2018
Expiry4 Mar 2019
Test number769203244997
Mileage160,834 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
PASSED · 12 Jan 2017
Test date12 Jan 2017
Expiry11 Jan 2018
Test number841720786803
Mileage159,604 mi
FAILED · 30 Nov 2016
Test date30 Nov 2016
Expiry
Test number858157345741
Mileage159,415 mi
FailBody or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides front floor (6.1.B.2)
FailBody or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s chassis by front radius arm rear mount (6.1.B.2)
FailBody or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear cross member by tow bar (6.1.B.2)
FailBody or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s of cross member in front of rear shock top mount (6.1.B.2)
FailBall joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
FailPower steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)
PASSED · 16 Nov 2015
Test date16 Nov 2015
Expiry3 Dec 2016
Test number483638237228
Mileage146,832 mi
PASSED · 4 Dec 2014
Test date4 Dec 2014
Expiry3 Dec 2015
Test number898438434366
Mileage135,983 mi
FAILED · 28 Nov 2014
Test date28 Nov 2014
Expiry
Test number657672134368
Mileage139,797 mi
FailOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FailNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
FailSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
FailFuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
User Enteredworn bush on steering damper
PASSED · 29 Nov 2013
Test date29 Nov 2013
Expiry3 Dec 2014
Test number207493733301
Mileage120,751 mi
AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
PASSED · 4 Dec 2012
Test date4 Dec 2012
Expiry3 Dec 2013
Test number459819732482
Mileage105,529 mi
FAILED · 22 Mar 2012
Test date22 Mar 2012
Expiry
Test number558062982094
Mileage105,274 mi
FailOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
FailNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FailOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
FailNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
FailOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
FailRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
FailVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
FailNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
FailNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
FailOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
FailOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
PASSED · 29 Mar 2011
Test date29 Mar 2011
Expiry4 Apr 2012
Test number988818981042
Mileage100,369 mi
User Enteredchassis rusty in places
FAILED · 24 Mar 2010
Test date24 Mar 2010
Expiry
Test number980823580014
Mileage93,752 mi
PrsRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
PrsWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
PASSED · 24 Mar 2010
Test date24 Mar 2010
Expiry4 Apr 2011
Test number531553580094
Mileage93,752 mi
PASSED · 9 Mar 2009
Test date9 Mar 2009
Expiry4 Apr 2010
Test number334718169024
Mileage86,836 mi
PASSED · 6 Mar 2008
Test date6 Mar 2008
Expiry4 Apr 2009
Test number493946968040
Mileage81,522 mi
FAILED · 6 Mar 2008
Test date6 Mar 2008
Expiry
Test number164606168408
Mileage81,522 mi
FailService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FAILED · 2 Apr 2007
Test date2 Apr 2007
Expiry
Test number424742097005
Mileage76,230 mi
PrsNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
PASSED · 2 Apr 2007
Test date2 Apr 2007
Expiry4 Apr 2008
Test number132592597030
Mileage76,230 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
PASSED · 3 Apr 2006
Test date3 Apr 2006
Expiry4 Apr 2007
Test number994943296083
Mileage72,117 mi
FAILED · 3 Apr 2006
Test date3 Apr 2006
Expiry
Test number543913096057
Mileage72,117 mi
FailNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
FailOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)