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X197 KGJ

MOTValid

MOT due27 Oct 2026

First reg23 Nov 2000

Mileage83,436 mi

Tax—

Tax due—

Vehicle age

25 years and 7 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 11 November 2025.

PASSED · 28 Oct 2025

Test date28 Oct 2025

Expiry27 Oct 2026

Test number255147813543

Mileage83,436 mi

AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

PASSED · 17 Oct 2024

Test date17 Oct 2024

Expiry16 Oct 2025

Test number262726081693

Mileage82,485 mi

AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

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

AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

AdvisoryRear axle corroded.

AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

PASSED · 15 Aug 2023

Test date15 Aug 2023

Expiry24 Aug 2024

Test number751683280925

Mileage81,871 mi

AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both and corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

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

AdvisoryRear axle corroded.

AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

AdvisoryCoolant leak from heater hoses clamp.

AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

PASSED · 24 Aug 2022

Test date24 Aug 2022

Expiry24 Aug 2023

Test number685606847707

Mileage81,124 mi

AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryFront Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened both side. (1.1.16 (d) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

AdvisoryFront Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryRear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both side. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

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

FAILED · 19 Aug 2022

Test date19 Aug 2022

Expiry—

Test number614815149296

Mileage81,119 mi

MajorRear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both side. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryFront Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened both side. (1.1.16 (d) (i))

MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

AdvisoryFront Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryRear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both side. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

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

PASSED · 25 Aug 2021

Test date25 Aug 2021

Expiry24 Aug 2022

Test number931243793173

Mileage80,616 mi

AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

AdvisoryRear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

FAILED · 25 Aug 2021

Test date25 Aug 2021

Expiry—

Test number377886342525

Mileage80,606 mi

AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

AdvisoryRear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

PASSED · 23 Jun 2020

Test date23 Jun 2020

Expiry22 Jun 2021

Test number710158919234

Mileage80,358 mi

Advisorysub-frame slightly corroded

Advisoryboth rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Advisoryboth rear sills slightly corroded

Advisoryslight corrosion on all suspension

PASSED · 1 Apr 2019

Test date1 Apr 2019

Expiry9 Oct 2020

Test number855714525060

Mileage79,916 mi

AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

PASSED · 3 Apr 2018

Test date3 Apr 2018

Expiry9 Apr 2019

Test number739060820823

Mileage79,603 mi

AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Advisoryrear axle slightly corroded

PASSED · 10 Apr 2017

Test date10 Apr 2017

Expiry9 Apr 2018

Test number552707557258

Mileage79,053 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

AdvisoryRear sub-frame and suspension components slightly corroded

PASSED · 8 Apr 2016

Test date8 Apr 2016

Expiry9 Apr 2017

Test number942099250527

Mileage77,719 mi

AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (2.4.G.1)

AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

PASSED · 10 Apr 2015

Test date10 Apr 2015

Expiry9 Apr 2016

Test number249480105436

Mileage77,341 mi

AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

FAILED · 11 Mar 2015

Test date11 Mar 2015

Expiry—

Test number265590475087

Mileage77,321 mi

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

FailNearside Rear 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)

FailRear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

FailNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

User EnteredFront & rear washer pumps connected back to front

PASSED · 7 Mar 2014

Test date7 Mar 2014

Expiry6 Mar 2015

Test number269886964031

Mileage76,915 mi

AdvisoryFront 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)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

User Enteredexhaust - front flexi section deteriorated

FAILED · 7 Mar 2014

Test date7 Mar 2014

Expiry—

Test number787536164070

Mileage76,915 mi

FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FailAn item not tested (Manual)

FailBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

AdvisoryFront 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)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

User Enteredexhaust - front flexi section deteriorated

FAILED · 4 Mar 2013

Test date4 Mar 2013

Expiry—

Test number938863963072

Mileage76,040 mi

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

User Enteredfront wipers deteriorated

PASSED · 4 Mar 2013

Test date4 Mar 2013

Expiry3 Mar 2014

Test number728563463053

Mileage76,040 mi

User Enteredfront wipers deteriorated

PASSED · 1 Mar 2012

Test date1 Mar 2012

Expiry28 Feb 2013

Test number949401662050

Mileage75,242 mi

PASSED · 25 Jan 2011

Test date25 Jan 2011

Expiry5 Feb 2012

Test number339045621076

Mileage73,491 mi

PASSED · 26 Jan 2010

Test date26 Jan 2010

Expiry5 Feb 2011

Test number573136720006

Mileage63,866 mi

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

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

PASSED · 4 Feb 2009

Test date4 Feb 2009

Expiry5 Feb 2010

Test number222615939016

Mileage54,277 mi

PASSED · 29 Jan 2008

Test date29 Jan 2008

Expiry5 Feb 2009

Test number623399928021

Mileage50,769 mi

PASSED · 6 Feb 2007

Test date6 Feb 2007

Expiry5 Feb 2008

Test number131687537441

Mileage38,507 mi

User EnteredOil leak

PASSED · 20 Jan 2006

Test date20 Jan 2006

Expiry25 Jan 2007

Test number132750126027

Mileage33,660 mi