My old L reg Xantia 1.9 d went for its MOT this morning and got a first time pass.
It will need the driver's side rear arm bearings done at some time (which I knew about) but other than that no worries.
It has had a new exhaust back box, drop link, track rod, track rod end, steering rack gaitor, accumulator sphere and front discs and pads in the last 12 months but still that lot cost me less than buying a new car so all is good.