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Y384 HBT
MOTValid
MOT due21 Sep 2026
First reg24 May 2001
Mileage70,326 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

25 years and 1 month

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 11 November 2025.

PASSED · 22 Sep 2025
Test date22 Sep 2025
Expiry21 Sep 2026
Test number294466094086
Mileage70,326 mi
FAILED · 20 Aug 2025
Test date20 Aug 2025
Expiry
Test number859032051069
Mileage70,321 mi
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
DangerousNearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorEmissions unable to be completed missfire (8.2.1.2 (d))
PASSED · 7 Apr 2024
Test date7 Apr 2024
Expiry6 Apr 2025
Test number289605854016
Mileage68,486 mi
AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass damaged but not seriously affecting view to rear at time of test also mirror cover missing. (3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly affecting beam pattern and light intensity (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly affecting beam pattern and light intensity (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryParking brake lever approaching full extent of travel, it appears the system requires repair or adjustment soon.
MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Leak from gearbox substantial but not yet excessive at time of test. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryDrivers seat fore and aft adjustment very stiff.
FAILED · 6 Apr 2024
Test date6 Apr 2024
Expiry
Test number970226761879
Mileage68,486 mi
AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass damaged but not seriously affecting view to rear at time of test also mirror cover missing. (3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly affecting beam pattern and light intensity (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly affecting beam pattern and light intensity (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryParking brake lever approaching full extent of travel, it appears the system requires repair or adjustment soon.
MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Re-banding required (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Leak from gearbox substantial but not yet excessive at time of test. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached Forward mounting. (5.3.3 (a) (i))
DangerousDriver's seat insecure Rear inner corner of seat loose. (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryDrivers seat fore and aft adjustment very stiff.
PASSED · 29 Mar 2023
Test date29 Mar 2023
Expiry3 Apr 2024
Test number940795329873
Mileage60,161 mi
AdvisoryDrivers seat plastic guide missing
MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gear selector shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
PASSED · 4 Apr 2022
Test date4 Apr 2022
Expiry3 Apr 2023
Test number710190515867
Mileage53,061 mi
AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Advisoryvarious suspension components corroded
AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Advisorydrivers seat slightly loose on mechanism
FAILED · 22 Mar 2022
Test date22 Mar 2022
Expiry
Test number296479537314
Mileage53,060 mi
AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Advisoryvarious suspension components corroded
MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 27 Aug 2020
Test date27 Aug 2020
Expiry26 Aug 2021
Test number495882877000
Mileage48,505 mi
FAILED · 26 Aug 2020
Test date26 Aug 2020
Expiry
Test number629521027608
Mileage48,505 mi
MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/ worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
PASSED · 6 Aug 2019
Test date6 Aug 2019
Expiry5 Aug 2020
Test number608500302196
Mileage31,301 mi
FAILED · 2 Aug 2019
Test date2 Aug 2019
Expiry
Test number846252139871
Mileage31,251 mi
MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached Snapped, there for no longer attached to the anit roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 31 Jul 2018
Test date31 Jul 2018
Expiry31 Jul 2019
Test number226350092872
Mileage25,028 mi
PASSED · 14 Jul 2017
Test date14 Jul 2017
Expiry31 Jul 2018
Test number483166359144
Mileage20,124 mi
Advisoryfront tyres worn inner edges
AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
PASSED · 14 Jul 2016
Test date14 Jul 2016
Expiry31 Jul 2017
Test number298595968083
Mileage18,600 mi
PASSED · 14 Jul 2015
Test date14 Jul 2015
Expiry31 Jul 2016
Test number835495195151
Mileage17,332 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
PASSED · 7 Jul 2014
Test date7 Jul 2014
Expiry31 Jul 2015
Test number139428484142
Mileage16,024 mi
FAILED · 7 Jul 2014
Test date7 Jul 2014
Expiry
Test number156228084114
Mileage16,014 mi
FailNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FailOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED · 4 Jul 2013
Test date4 Jul 2013
Expiry31 Jul 2014
Test number725115783140
Mileage14,630 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAILED · 4 Jul 2013
Test date4 Jul 2013
Expiry
Test number137405983103
Mileage14,620 mi
FailNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FailOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED · 11 Jul 2012
Test date11 Jul 2012
Expiry31 Jul 2013
Test number857143992138
Mileage13,440 mi
PASSED · 1 Aug 2011
Test date1 Aug 2011
Expiry31 Jul 2012
Test number129123311265
Mileage11,866 mi
PASSED · 27 Jul 2010
Test date27 Jul 2010
Expiry30 Jul 2011
Test number351358100422
Mileage11,222 mi
PASSED · 31 Jul 2009
Test date31 Jul 2009
Expiry30 Jul 2010
Test number264442019262
Mileage10,353 mi
PASSED · 24 Apr 2008
Test date24 Apr 2008
Expiry23 Apr 2009
Test number774625818101
Mileage9,013 mi
PASSED · 11 Jun 2007
Test date11 Jun 2007
Expiry11 Jun 2008
Test number342082967164
Mileage7,867 mi
PASSED · 12 Jun 2006
Test date12 Jun 2006
Expiry11 Jun 2007
Test number173103866111
Mileage6,691 mi