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XER 700

2012 Great Wall Steed

Black Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

52,548 mi
Last recorded52,548 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Great Wall Steed59,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXER 700
MakeGreat Wall
ModelSteed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2026 52,548 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

All brake pipes corroded

All tyres cracking and are 9 years old

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 52,136 miles

Front Propshaft sliding joint worn

Offside DRL not working

Fail 11 Mar 2025 52,123 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front drl not working

front prop shaft sliding joint support bush worn

Pass 18 Dec 2023 50,917 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 50,917 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 47,753 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides rear worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 47,753 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides rear worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 44,644 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 42,284 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 42,282 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 39,625 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 39,535 miles

Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn rear springs rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 34,921 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 34,403 miles

Central Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 29,270 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 20,445 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 16,778 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre.

Fail 10 Dec 2015 16,775 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre.

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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XER 700 is a 2012 Great Wall Steed in Black with a 1,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2012 Great Wall Steed models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 59,522 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 14 years old, this Great Wall Steed is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XER 700 registered?

XER 700 is a 2012 Great Wall Steed, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is XER 700 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XER 700 shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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