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W836 DRN
MOTExpired
MOT due20 Dec 2025
First reg18 Aug 2000
Mileage129,812 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

25 years and 10 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 18 November 2025.

PASSED · 2 Dec 2024
Test date2 Dec 2024
Expiry20 Dec 2025
Test number460802302946
Mileage129,812 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear low effort on handbrake
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront headlamp lenses are discoloured
AdvisoryOffside Front mirror glass is cracked
MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 21 Dec 2023
Test date21 Dec 2023
Expiry20 Dec 2024
Test number473228588124
Mileage117,517 mi
AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have been fouling on wheel arch
PASSED · 21 Dec 2022
Test date21 Dec 2022
Expiry20 Dec 2023
Test number563138428844
Mileage111,219 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 16 Nov 2021
Test date16 Nov 2021
Expiry24 Nov 2022
Test number943001159512
Mileage105,699 mi
AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
PASSED · 9 Nov 2020
Test date9 Nov 2020
Expiry24 Nov 2021
Test number693711092493
Mileage104,657 mi
PASSED · 16 May 2019
Test date16 May 2019
Expiry24 Nov 2020
Test number687065256144
Mileage100,211 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine/ gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 16 May 2019
Test date16 May 2019
Expiry—
Test number750600909015
Mileage100,211 mi
MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine/ gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 18 May 2018
Test date18 May 2018
Expiry24 May 2019
Test number168258194947
Mileage91,481 mi
AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
FAILED · 16 May 2018
Test date16 May 2018
Expiry—
Test number748798240524
Mileage91,481 mi
AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PASSED · 20 May 2017
Test date20 May 2017
Expiry24 May 2018
Test number682747245988
Mileage86,489 mi
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
PASSED · 25 May 2016
Test date25 May 2016
Expiry24 May 2017
Test number868942391031
Mileage81,171 mi
PASSED · 24 Jul 2015
Test date24 Jul 2015
Expiry23 Jul 2016
Test number496405705244
Mileage80,684 mi
User EnteredNearside rear tyre cracking
FAILED · 23 Jul 2015
Test date23 Jul 2015
Expiry—
Test number345274705247
Mileage80,684 mi
FailRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
FailFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
FailOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
FailOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FailCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
User EnteredNearside rear tyre cracking
PASSED · 24 Jul 2014
Test date24 Jul 2014
Expiry23 Jul 2015
Test number957035304279
Mileage80,058 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
User Enterednearside rear outer tyre sidewall cracking
PASSED · 17 Jul 2013
Test date17 Jul 2013
Expiry22 Jul 2014
Test number468398593102
Mileage78,839 mi
PASSED · 19 Jul 2012
Test date19 Jul 2012
Expiry22 Jul 2013
Test number277141702249
Mileage74,843 mi
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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 · 14 Jul 2011
Test date14 Jul 2011
Expiry22 Jul 2012
Test number915315391180
Mileage70,351 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 14 Jul 2011
Test date14 Jul 2011
Expiry—
Test number636745391167
Mileage70,351 mi
FailEmissions not tested (7.0)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 21 Jul 2010
Test date21 Jul 2010
Expiry22 Jul 2011
Test number590172900241
Mileage65,345 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredNail in offside rear tyre
PASSED · 16 Jul 2009
Test date16 Jul 2009
Expiry22 Jul 2010
Test number314027999110
Mileage59,540 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
User EnteredHandbrake travel
User EnteredFront wiper blades split
User EnteredRear number plate in poor condition
PASSED · 23 Jul 2008
Test date23 Jul 2008
Expiry22 Jul 2009
Test number592775908217
Mileage55,916 mi
User Enteredpark brake travel
PASSED · 16 Jul 2007
Test date16 Jul 2007
Expiry15 Jul 2008
Test number364347497144
Mileage45,930 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
DangerousFront tyres wearing heaverly on inner and outer edges advise change asap
PASSED · 7 Jul 2006
Test date7 Jul 2006
Expiry6 Jul 2007
Test number782628386170
Mileage36,794 mi
PASSED · 6 Jul 2005
Test date6 Jul 2005
Expiry5 Jul 2006
Test number500747885134
Mileage30,187 mi