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HCL 781

2001 Noble M400

Orange Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,258 mi
Last recorded29,258 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Noble M40029,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCL 781
MakeNoble
ModelM400
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 29,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 28,736 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 28,480 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

restricted vision under vehicle due to aluminium covers

Pass 13 Jun 2019 28,328 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 27,783 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 27,764 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2017 27,327 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 26,543 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 26,296 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 25,014 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 23,640 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 20,691 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 19,749 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 18,835 miles

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

unable to properly assess vehicle due to under trays fitted.

Fail 20 May 2009 18,809 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

unable to properly assess vehicle due to undershields fitted.

Fail 7 May 2009 18,806 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

all underneath vehilce is portected with a alloy shield. unable to check testable items.

Pass 7 Dec 2007 14,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 7 Dec 2007 14,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 8,835 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 6,797 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

How Reliable is the Noble M400?

Based on 2,215 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
923
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

parking brake recording little or no effort 42
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 28
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 27
Headlamp aim too high 23
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HCL 781 is a 2001 Noble M400 in Orange with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Noble M400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 29,218 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 Noble M400 fails its MOT is parking brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HCL 781, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Noble M400 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Noble M400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HCL 781 registered?

HCL 781 is a 2001 Noble M400, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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