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X286 HJB
MOTValid
MOT due19 Aug 2026
First reg3 Oct 2000
Mileage131,301 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

25 years and 8 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 15 February 2026.

PASSED · 20 Aug 2025
Test date20 Aug 2025
Expiry19 Aug 2026
Test number977709945184
Mileage131,301 mi
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED · 14 Aug 2025
Test date14 Aug 2025
Expiry
Test number525866413318
Mileage131,295 mi
MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 16 Aug 2024
Test date16 Aug 2024
Expiry16 Aug 2025
Test number227908786768
Mileage128,261 mi
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front+rear sub frames corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 25 Jul 2023
Test date25 Jul 2023
Expiry16 Aug 2024
Test number592089869729
Mileage123,998 mi
PASSED · 16 Aug 2022
Test date16 Aug 2022
Expiry16 Aug 2023
Test number846908421538
Mileage120,322 mi
PASSED · 17 Aug 2021
Test date17 Aug 2021
Expiry16 Aug 2022
Test number921748709140
Mileage115,845 mi
PASSED · 6 May 2020
Test date6 May 2020
Expiry5 Jun 2021
Test number309151871678
Mileage110,173 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. and slight brake bind (1.2.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from offside to nearside rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 8 May 2019
Test date8 May 2019
Expiry5 Jun 2020
Test number140296001108
Mileage106,280 mi
MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front on border slight crakes in side walls
AdvisoryOffside Front slight brake binding
FAILED · 8 May 2019
Test date8 May 2019
Expiry
Test number350666436504
Mileage106,280 mi
MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front on border slight crakes in side walls
AdvisoryOffside Front slight brake binding
PrsFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 6 Jun 2018
Test date6 Jun 2018
Expiry5 Jun 2019
Test number852702469304
Mileage102,406 mi
FAILED · 22 May 2018
Test date22 May 2018
Expiry
Test number884775774094
Mileage102,400 mi
DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
MajorFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))
PASSED · 22 May 2017
Test date22 May 2017
Expiry21 May 2018
Test number537279949870
Mileage97,392 mi
AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
AdvisoryRear Rear tyres cracks in tread
FAILED · 22 May 2017
Test date22 May 2017
Expiry
Test number162525080218
Mileage97,391 mi
FailFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
AdvisoryRear Rear tyres cracks in tread
PASSED · 22 Apr 2016
Test date22 Apr 2016
Expiry18 May 2017
Test number921273706298
Mileage92,608 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisorysome corrosion to both front chassis rails
PASSED · 30 Apr 2015
Test date30 Apr 2015
Expiry18 May 2016
Test number376230025125
Mileage83,523 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Enteredsome corrosion to both front chassis rails
PASSED · 7 May 2014
Test date7 May 2014
Expiry18 May 2015
Test number259327224187
Mileage81,998 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 30 Apr 2013
Test date30 Apr 2013
Expiry18 May 2014
Test number369610423110
Mileage76,050 mi
User EnteredNail in offside rear tyre
User Enteredrear brake discs surface edge corroding
User Enteredsuspension front and rear surface corroding
PASSED · 16 May 2012
Test date16 May 2012
Expiry18 May 2013
Test number527257532165
Mileage70,748 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User EnteredNearside rear tyre is worn low on the edge.
User EnteredNearside front tyre is worn low on the edge.
User EnteredExhaust system is corroded at rear joint.
User EnteredBrake pipes have slight corrosion near to the flexable brake hoses.
FAILED · 16 May 2012
Test date16 May 2012
Expiry
Test number126087932130
Mileage70,748 mi
PrsOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
PrsOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User EnteredNearside rear tyre is worn low on the edge.
User EnteredNearside front tyre is worn low on the edge.
User EnteredExhaust system is corroded at rear joint.
User EnteredBrake pipes have slight corrosion near to the flexable brake hoses.
PASSED · 18 May 2011
Test date18 May 2011
Expiry18 May 2012
Test number987538831125
Mileage63,347 mi
PASSED · 19 May 2010
Test date19 May 2010
Expiry18 May 2011
Test number383279930156
Mileage55,864 mi
PASSED · 26 Jun 2009
Test date26 Jun 2009
Expiry2 Jul 2010
Test number433997479173
Mileage53,893 mi
PASSED · 27 Jun 2008
Test date27 Jun 2008
Expiry2 Jul 2009
Test number330729978158
Mileage47,835 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 3 Jul 2007
Test date3 Jul 2007
Expiry2 Jul 2008
Test number253504887147
Mileage41,341 mi
AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 2 Jun 2006
Test date2 Jun 2006
Expiry5 Jun 2007
Test number810133856115
Mileage34,830 mi