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SP14 SRU

2014 Great Wall Steed

Silver Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

74,356 mi
Last recorded74,356 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2014 Great Wall Steed52,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP14 SRU
MakeGreat Wall
ModelSteed
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 74,356 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear leaf spring corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Prop shaft damaged but serviceable slight play (6.1.7 (e))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security @ all body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 69,256 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rears both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jun 2023 63,999 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rears both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Prop shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Apr 2022 56,408 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 56,407 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 48,874 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 54,369 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced Showing white light (4.5.4 (a))

Prop shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 39,194 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Suspension both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2020 39,186 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Suspension both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 27,635 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 27,632 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded centre (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to centre (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 22,566 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 22,566 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 17,024 miles

How Reliable is the Great Wall Steed?

Based on 8,467 MOT tests across 916 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,049
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
916
On UK Roads
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SP14 SRU is a 2014 Great Wall Steed in Silver with a 1,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2014 Great Wall Steed models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 52,528 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Great Wall Steed typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 12 years old, this Great Wall Steed is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SP14 SRU is a 2014 Great Wall Steed, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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