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Ford Bongo

Green · Diesel · 1996 · 2,490 cc

N498 MPVMOT history

N498 MPV is a green diesel Ford Bongo first used on 31 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 185,176 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Aug 2027
Mileage
185,176 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,792 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N498 MPV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Bongo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,490 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
31 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

N498 MPV was last recorded at 185,176 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 9,737 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,439 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
9,737 miles
Average per year
5,792 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,176 miles
  • 2025 – 175,439 miles
  • 2024 – 174,939 miles
  • 2023 – 170,403 miles
  • 2022 – 166,378 miles
  • 2021 – 164,375 miles
  • 2020 – 161,128 miles
  • 2019 – 158,117 miles
  • 2018 – 149,727 miles
  • 2017 – 140,278 miles
  • 2016 – 135,512 miles
  • 2015 – 131,986 miles
  • 2013 – 124,326 miles
  • 2012 – 119,921 miles
  • 2011 – 113,457 miles
  • 2010 – 108,021 miles
  • 2009 – 99,671 miles
  • 2008 – 92,195 miles
  • 2007 – 78,767 miles
  • 2006 – 69,406 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,176 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at steering rack gaiter

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Steering column lower universal joint corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

33 tests since 12 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,176 miles (+9,737)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    185,176 miles
    Test number
    722101031782
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  2. Pass175,439 miles (+500)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    175,439 miles
    Test number
    931221181372
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security OFFSIDE INNER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Pass174,939 miles (+4,536)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    174,939 miles
    Test number
    349333996076
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle generally corroded underneath
  4. Pass170,403 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    170,403 miles
    Test number
    978088529121
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column lower universal joint corroded
  5. Fail170,403 miles (+4,025)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,403 miles
    Test number
    889535477273
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column lower universal joint corroded
  6. Pass166,378 miles (+2,003)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    166,378 miles
    Test number
    576569706401
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Hub seal has a misting of oil
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Sliding door interior handle missing. (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill soft. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill into lower wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRadiator support cross member corroded.
  7. Pass164,375 miles (+3,247)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    164,375 miles
    Test number
    246592173755
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass161,128 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    161,128 miles
    Test number
    737664882733
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded forward of hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle corroded at offside inner and outer sills, not considered excessive
  9. Fail161,125 miles (+3,008)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,125 miles
    Test number
    930179520046
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded forward of hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle corroded at offside inner and outer sills, not considered excessive
  10. Pass158,117 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    158,117 miles
    Test number
    180643471714
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion hole in nearside front inner sill
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leak from nearside rear hub seal
  11. Fail158,117 miles (+8,390)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,117 miles
    Test number
    653215315636
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion hole in nearside front inner sill
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leak from nearside rear hub seal
  12. Pass149,727 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    149,727 miles
    Test number
    644922165061
    • MinorRear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))
  13. Fail149,727 miles (+9,449)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,727 miles
    Test number
    890737134934
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorRear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))
  14. Pass140,278 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    140,278 miles
    Test number
    526576289725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail140,278 miles (+4,766)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,278 miles
    Test number
    824099260312
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced bad earth (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  16. Pass135,512 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    135,512 miles
    Test number
    864003446580
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryDamp round o/s of steering rack
  17. Fail135,512 miles (+3,526)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,512 miles
    Test number
    553507778463
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryDamp round o/s of steering rack
  18. Pass131,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    131,986 miles
    Test number
    668310185147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass127,617 km
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    127,617 km
    Test number
    376882864147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass124,326 miles5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    124,326 miles
    Test number
    578342213300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteNearside front sill damaged
    • NoteOffside rear inner and outer sill corroded
    • NoteOffside rear wheel arch corroded
  21. Fail124,326 miles (+4,405)2 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,326 miles
    Test number
    567881813320
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteNearside front sill damaged
    • NoteOffside rear inner and outer sill corroded
    • NoteOffside rear wheel arch corroded
  22. Pass119,921 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    119,921 miles
    Test number
    767282912361
    • NoteFront brake disc inner surfaces corroding.
    • NoteRear wheel arches corroding.
  23. Fail119,921 miles (+6,464)8 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,921 miles
    Test number
    295236202399
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake disc inner surfaces corroding.
    • NoteNearside rear anti-roll bar mounting bolt insecure.
    • NoteRear wheel arches corroding.
  24. Pass113,457 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    113,457 miles
    Test number
    138322891285
    • NoteFront brake discs inner surfaces in poor condition.
    • NoteNearside rear wheel arch corroding.
  25. Fail113,457 miles (+5,436)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,457 miles
    Test number
    419751091236
    • FailureCentre Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteFront brake discs inner surfaces in poor condition.
    • NoteNearside rear wheel arch corroding.
  26. Pass108,021 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    108,021 miles
    Test number
    753245900315
    • NoteHeadlamp lenses discoloured causing loss of light output.
  27. Fail108,021 miles (+8,350)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,021 miles
    Test number
    910055500302
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteHeadlamp lenses discoloured causing loss of light output.
  28. Pass99,671 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    99,671 miles
    Test number
    921037309310
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
  29. Fail99,671 miles (+7,476)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,671 miles
    Test number
    951077609354
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
  30. Pass92,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    92,195 miles
    Test number
    891911098226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail92,195 miles (+13,428)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,195 miles
    Test number
    342181498424
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
  32. Pass78,767 miles (+9,361)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    78,767 miles
    Test number
    534519917260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass69,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    69,406 miles
    Test number
    511524726225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about N498 MPV

Does N498 MPV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N498 MPV is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on N498 MPV?
The MOT on N498 MPV is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N498 MPV done?
N498 MPV was recorded at 185,176 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 5,792 miles a year.
Has N498 MPV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N498 MPV has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on N498 MPV ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on N498 MPV find?
N498 MPV passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 12 advisories: nearside front inner track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides; front brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides, and 10 more.

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