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R3 RTB

2003 Noble M400

Red Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,054 mi
Last recorded51,054 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Noble M40023,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 RTB
MakeNoble
ModelM400
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 51,054 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 50,988 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 50,598 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 50,090 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 49,915 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 47,698 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 46,692 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 11 May 2015 45,605 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 43,707 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 36,282 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 30,472 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 26,655 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 26,608 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (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)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Aug 2010 26,554 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 22,344 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 20,177 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 20,177 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 17,445 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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R3 RTB is a 2003 Noble M400 in Red with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R3 RTB, 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 R3 RTB registered?

R3 RTB is a 2003 Noble M400, first registered on 4 June 2003.

Is R3 RTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R3 RTB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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