Bedford Romany

Blue and Cream · Petrol · 1962 · 1,508 cc

129 XPLMOT history

129 XPL is a blue and cream petrol Bedford Romany first used on 2 May 1962. Its MOT expired on 5 Jan 2024 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 78,023 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Jan 2024
Mileage
78,023 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2023
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
454 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
129 XPL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Bedford
Model
Romany
Colour
Blue and Cream
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,508 cc
Year of manufacture
1962
First used
2 May 1962
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

129 XPL was last recorded at 78,023 miles on 6 Jan 2023, 40 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,983 miles · 30 Jun 2017
Between the last two tests
40 miles
Average per year
454 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 78,023 miles
  • 2017 – 77,983 miles
  • 2016 – 77,730 miles
  • 2015 – 76,608 miles
  • 2013 – 75,673 miles
  • 2012 – 75,120 miles
  • 2010 – 75,103 miles
  • 2009 – 74,280 miles
  • 2008 – 71,912 miles
  • 2007 – 70,393 miles
  • 2005 – 70,224 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,023 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

16 tests since 3 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,023 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    78,023 miles
    Test number
    788800741508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass77,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    77,983 miles
    Test number
    518653312093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail77,983 miles (+253)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,983 miles
    Test number
    327181174497
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  4. Pass77,730 miles (+1,122)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    77,730 miles
    Test number
    358736642684
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear door corroded

  5. Pass76,608 miles (+11)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    76,608 miles
    Test number
    267416325451
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  6. Fail76,597 miles (+924)1 dangerous7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,597 miles
    Test number
    408008215161
    • DangerousSpare wheel insurcure
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  7. Pass75,673 miles (+553)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    75,673 miles
    Test number
    936477923284
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll rubber componants starting to perish
    • NoteRear diff/driveshaft seals have a slight leak next to back plate
    • NoteSlight corrotion on chassis

  8. Pass75,120 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    75,120 miles
    Test number
    346410732466
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  9. Pass75,103 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    75,103 miles
    Test number
    280149630230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail75,057 miles (+777)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,057 miles
    Test number
    630276410210
    • FailureRear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteFront Bumper insecure

  11. Pass74,280 miles (+10)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2010
    Odometer
    74,280 miles
    Test number
    163411729185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • NoteOff side rear tyre cracking in tread

  12. Fail74,270 miles (+2,358)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,270 miles
    Test number
    730539419108
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • NoteOff side rear tyre cracking in tread

  13. Pass71,912 miles (+1,519)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2009
    Odometer
    71,912 miles
    Test number
    864071728142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  14. Pass70,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    70,393 miles
    Test number
    551744327107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail70,393 miles (+169)6 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,393 miles
    Test number
    444155717181
    • FailureFront passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNo seatbelts fitted.

  16. Pass70,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    70,224 miles
    Test number
    472747205383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 129 XPL

What vehicle is registration 129 XPL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 129 XPL on a blue and cream petrol Bedford Romany first used on 2 May 1962. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 129 XPL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 129 XPL expired on 5 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 129 XPL?
The MOT on 129 XPL expired on 5 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 129 XPL done?
129 XPL was recorded at 78,023 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2023, an average of 454 miles a year.
Has 129 XPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 129 XPL has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2017.
Has the mileage on 129 XPL 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 129 XPL find?
129 XPL passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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