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W551 RPD
MOTValid
MOT due24 Jul 2026
First reg24 May 2000
Mileage139,052 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

26 years and 1 month

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 27 May 2026.

PASSED · 25 Jul 2025
Test date25 Jul 2025
Expiry24 Jul 2026
Test number839526715167
Mileage139,052 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 4 Jun 2025
Test date4 Jun 2025
Expiry
Test number777779813099
Mileage138,838 mi
MajorWindscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryPower steering oil lieak around o/s
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisorySlight play in steering rack mounting rubbers
AdvisoryBrake pad warning on dash board
MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryO/s/f inner wheel arch corroded yet not within prescribe area
MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 15 Dec 2023
Test date15 Dec 2023
Expiry19 Dec 2024
Test number983635724119
Mileage134,712 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
FAILED · 13 Dec 2023
Test date13 Dec 2023
Expiry
Test number723442900065
Mileage134,678 mi
MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
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))
PASSED · 20 Dec 2022
Test date20 Dec 2022
Expiry19 Dec 2023
Test number606367503608
Mileage130,197 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 17 Dec 2022
Test date17 Dec 2022
Expiry
Test number407393594035
Mileage130,179 mi
MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
FAILED · 22 Nov 2022
Test date22 Nov 2022
Expiry
Test number635992924610
Mileage130,166 mi
MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Wing mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
DangerousNearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill adjacent to suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Sill corroded not within 30cm of a prescribed area
AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Rear axle performance low, recommend attention to load sensing valve (1.2.1 (c))
PASSED · 1 Feb 2021
Test date1 Feb 2021
Expiry31 Jan 2022
Test number873944295779
Mileage124,806 mi
FAILED · 25 Jan 2021
Test date25 Jan 2021
Expiry
Test number102139570583
Mileage124,797 mi
MajorBrake cable damaged handbrake (1.1.15 (a))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 24 Jan 2020
Test date24 Jan 2020
Expiry23 Jan 2021
Test number684438376696
Mileage122,689 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Outer Body sill corroded
AdvisoryOffside Outer Body sill corroded
AdvisoryRear Crossmember corroded
FAILED · 20 Jan 2020
Test date20 Jan 2020
Expiry
Test number653148700521
Mileage122,668 mi
MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure Center to rear (8.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Outer Body sill corroded
AdvisoryOffside Outer Body sill corroded
AdvisoryRear Crossmember corroded
MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 6 Aug 2018
Test date6 Aug 2018
Expiry20 Aug 2019
Test number286536656124
Mileage121,503 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 6 Aug 2018
Test date6 Aug 2018
Expiry
Test number658519432872
Mileage121,503 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 21 Aug 2017
Test date21 Aug 2017
Expiry20 Aug 2018
Test number162232779982
Mileage118,208 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOil leak
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 17 Aug 2017
Test date17 Aug 2017
Expiry
Test number544973279941
Mileage118,208 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOil leak
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 19 Aug 2016
Test date19 Aug 2016
Expiry18 Aug 2017
Test number721397925821
Mileage112,747 mi
AdvisoryOil leak
FAILED · 16 Aug 2016
Test date16 Aug 2016
Expiry
Test number874841597317
Mileage112,747 mi
FailService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
FailNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
AdvisoryOil leak
FailFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FailFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 14 Aug 2015
Test date14 Aug 2015
Expiry13 Aug 2016
Test number208976312015
Mileage112,747 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOil leak
PASSED · 30 Jul 2014
Test date30 Jul 2014
Expiry13 Aug 2015
Test number636511714251
Mileage107,689 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
User EnteredPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
FAILED · 29 Jul 2014
Test date29 Jul 2014
Expiry
Test number386710114256
Mileage107,689 mi
FailHorn not working (1.6.2a)
FailNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FailOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FailOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
DangerousCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
FailOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
User EnteredPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
PASSED · 14 Aug 2013
Test date14 Aug 2013
Expiry13 Aug 2014
Test number545376723231
Mileage103,433 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
FAILED · 10 Aug 2013
Test date10 Aug 2013
Expiry
Test number217532123255
Mileage103,433 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)
FailNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FailOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FailService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
PASSED · 2 Aug 2012
Test date2 Aug 2012
Expiry10 Aug 2013
Test number839885112292
Mileage98,118 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 11 Aug 2011
Test date11 Aug 2011
Expiry10 Aug 2012
Test number336293821485
Mileage91,295 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredNon obligatory mirror damaged
PASSED · 22 Jul 2010
Test date22 Jul 2010
Expiry5 Aug 2011
Test number752963300221
Mileage90,086 mi
User Enteredoil leak
User Enteredslight wear n/s steering rack
User Enteredchip in windscreen
User Enteredcrack in o/s mirror and slight damage to cover
User Enteredn/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge
FAILED · 19 Jul 2010
Test date19 Jul 2010
Expiry
Test number221300300249
Mileage90,085 mi
FailNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailHorn not working (1.6.2a)
FailAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FailOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
User Enteredoil leak
User Enteredslight wear n/s steering rack
User Enteredchip in windscreen
User Enteredcrack in o/s mirror and slight damage to cover
User Enteredn/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge
PASSED · 4 Aug 2009
Test date4 Aug 2009
Expiry5 Aug 2010
Test number122776019265
Mileage87,400 mi
User Enteredslight play in both front anti/roll bar links
User Enteredoil leak
FAILED · 3 Aug 2009
Test date3 Aug 2009
Expiry
Test number102985919255
Mileage87,400 mi
FailHorn not working (1.6.2a)
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
User Enteredslight play in both front anti/roll bar links
User Enteredoil leak
PASSED · 6 Aug 2008
Test date6 Aug 2008
Expiry5 Aug 2009
Test number261659818268
Mileage81,539 mi
User Enteredrear brake discs corroded inner working surface
PASSED · 16 Nov 2006
Test date16 Nov 2006
Expiry15 Nov 2007
Test number521270926361
Mileage71,833 mi
AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Enteredrear pads low
User Enteredslight wear front discs
PASSED · 5 Aug 2005
Test date5 Aug 2005
Expiry4 Aug 2006
Test number880187815235
Mileage61,356 mi
User EnteredBOTH FRON TWIPERS POOR
User EnteredBOTH FRONT INDECATERS FADING TO WHITE
User EnteredSLEIGHT PLAY IN BOTH STEARING RACK ENDS