Royale Convertable

Blue · Petrol · 1976 · 2,462 cc

136 BHUMOT history

136 BHU is a blue petrol Royale Convertable first used on 30 Dec 1976. Its MOT expired on 23 Mar 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 19,075 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Mar 2024
Mileage
19,075 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2023
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
329 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
136 BHU
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Royale
Model
Convertable
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,462 cc
Year of manufacture
1976
First used
30 Dec 1976
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

136 BHU was last recorded at 19,075 miles on 24 Mar 2023, 98 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Oct 2007: 14,368 miles, lower than 23,659 miles on 9 Oct 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
18,977 miles · 18 Sept 2020
Between the last two tests
98 miles
Average per year
329 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 19,075 miles
  • 2020 – 18,977 miles
  • 2019 – 18,884 miles
  • 2018 – 18,683 miles
  • 2017 – 18,540 miles
  • 2016 – 18,398 miles
  • 2015 – 18,151 miles
  • 2014 – 17,832 miles
  • 2013 – 17,568 miles
  • 2012 – 17,174 miles
  • 2011 – 16,682 miles
  • 2010 – 16,231 miles
  • 2009 – 15,689 miles
  • 2008 – 15,205 miles
  • 2007 – 14,368 miles
  • 2006 – 23,659 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass19,075 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Wheel bearing has slight play all 4

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass19,075 miles (+98)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    19,075 miles
    Test number
    951775537520
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass18,977 miles (+93)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    18,977 miles
    Test number
    376430217663
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play all 4 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass18,884 miles (+201)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    18,884 miles
    Test number
    629007513148
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rears (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play All 4 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass18,683 miles (+143)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    18,683 miles
    Test number
    193302504650
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass18,540 miles (+142)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    18,540 miles
    Test number
    478086989188
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  6. Pass18,398 miles (+247)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    18,398 miles
    Test number
    680183503743
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass18,151 miles (+319)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    18,151 miles
    Test number
    614860346653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass17,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    17,832 miles
    Test number
    905426964236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail17,832 miles (+264)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,832 miles
    Test number
    178225164288
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
    • FailureRegistration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

  10. Pass17,568 miles (+394)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    17,568 miles
    Test number
    868831783237
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  11. Pass17,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    17,174 miles
    Test number
    768509862212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail17,174 miles (+492)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,174 miles
    Test number
    326943462452
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  13. Fail16,682 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,682 miles
    Test number
    387545961433
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  14. Pass16,682 miles (+451)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    16,682 miles
    Test number
    625435761249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  15. Pass16,231 miles (+542)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    16,231 miles
    Test number
    533775460257
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass15,689 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    15,689 miles
    Test number
    490149379211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail15,688 miles (+483)3 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,688 miles
    Test number
    392798879233
    • DangerousHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass15,205 miles (+837)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    15,205 miles
    Test number
    344071888214
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Pass14,368 miles (-9,291)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    14,368 miles
    Test number
    743845177235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    23,659 miles
    Test number
    263402186219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail23,659 miles (+10,000)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,659 miles
    Test number
    992582786251
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  22. Fail13,659 miles4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,659 miles
    Test number
    633796576215
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteN/s front fog lamp not working slight play in diff bearings
    • NoteVin plate missing

Questions about 136 BHU

What vehicle is registration 136 BHU currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 136 BHU on a blue petrol Royale Convertable first used on 30 Dec 1976. 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 136 BHU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 136 BHU expired on 23 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 136 BHU?
The MOT on 136 BHU expired on 23 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 136 BHU done?
136 BHU was recorded at 19,075 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2023, an average of 329 miles a year.
Has 136 BHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 136 BHU has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2014.
Has the mileage on 136 BHU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Oct 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 136 BHU find?
136 BHU passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2023 with 8 advisories: front power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 5 more.

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