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AU12 NBN

2012 Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4

White Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,662 mi
Last recorded117,662 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Great Wall Steed S Td 4X457,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 NBN
MakeGreat Wall
ModelSteed S Td 4X4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 117,662 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 117,662 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 115,379 miles

Front and rear chassis, suspension components and inner sills both sides of vehicle slightly corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake lever travel high

Fail 19 Sep 2023 115,379 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front and rear chassis, suspension components and inner sills both sides of vehicle slightly corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake lever travel high

Pass 27 Sep 2022 105,503 miles

Front and rear chassis,suspension components and inner sills both sides of vehicle slightly corroded.

Parking brake lever travel getting high.

Fail 27 Sep 2022 105,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect glass dull (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front and rear chassis,suspension components and inner sills both sides of vehicle slightly corroded.

Parking brake lever travel getting high.

offside headlight glass dull

Pass 24 Sep 2021 97,874 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in front windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

General corrosion on underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 97,873 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn Front prop shaft rear universal joint has excessive play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in front windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

General corrosion on underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 90,487 miles

Both headlamp lenses have deteriorated resulting in the projected image being affected but still visible

Chips to windscreen

Front brake pads getting close to the legal limit

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2019 76,886 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front shaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

front wipers poor

high handbrake lever travel..close to limit

sponginess detected in brake pedal travel

Fail 28 May 2019 76,857 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn leaf spring rear bushes....both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working pump ok (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front shaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

high handbrake lever travel..close to limit

sponginess detected in brake pedal travel

Pass 26 May 2018 63,563 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM FRONT AXLE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 63,560 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2017 50,242 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 33,914 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2015 23,668 miles

How Reliable is the Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4?

Based on 4,727 MOT tests across 461 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
6,334
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
461
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 75
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush 57
Brake pipe excessively corroded 52
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AU12 NBN is a 2012 Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4 in White with a 1,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2012 Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 57,439 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU12 NBN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4 typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU12 NBN is a 2012 Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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