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M121 RSR

2003 Noble M400

Orange Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

4,263 mi
Last recorded4,263 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Noble M40023,420 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM121 RSR
MakeNoble
ModelM400
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 4,263 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 1,950 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 981 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 40,973 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

interior mirror not fitted at time of test

Fail 9 Apr 2019 40,973 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

interior mirror not fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Jun 2017 36,843 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 36,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 36,318 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2011 32,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2011 32,592 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 29,651 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 23,420 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 23,420 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 15,803 miles

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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M121 RSR is a 2003 Noble M400 in Orange with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Noble M400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 23,420 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 M121 RSR, 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 23 years old, this Noble M400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M121 RSR registered?

M121 RSR is a 2003 Noble M400, first registered on 24 November 2003.

Is M121 RSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M121 RSR shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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