Bristol 407
Green · Petrol · 1962 · 5,130 cc
2361 PLMOT history
2361 PL is a green petrol Bristol 407 first used on 10 May 1962. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 40,614 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 40,614 mi
- At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 843 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 2361 PL
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Bristol
- Model
- 407
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 5,130 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1962
- First used
- 10 May 1962
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
2361 PL was last recorded at 40,614 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 654 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 39,960 miles · 24 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 654 miles
- Average per year
- 843 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 40,614 miles
- 2025 – 39,960 miles
- 2024 – 38,717 miles
- 2023 – 36,495 miles
- 2022 – 34,522 miles
- 2021 – 32,965 miles
- 2020 – 32,541 miles
- 2019 – 32,276 miles
- 2018 – 31,683 miles
- 2017 – 30,204 miles
- 2016 – 29,385 miles
- 2015 – 27,844 miles
- 2014 – 26,523 miles
- 2013 – 25,570 miles
- 2012 – 25,167 miles
- 2011 – 24,312 miles
- 2006 – 23,917 miles
- 2005 – 23,044 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass40,614 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Brake pedal wearing smooth
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush All bushes show signs of age
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All arm bushes show signs of age
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
26 tests since 27 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass40,614 miles (+654)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 40,614 miles
- Test number
- 908952916858
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass39,960 miles (+1,243)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 39,960 miles
- Test number
- 368280285060
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake performance only just met requirements may need adjustment or repair
Pass38,717 miles (+2,222)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 38,717 miles
- Test number
- 248211756145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,495 miles (+1,973)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 36,495 miles
- Test number
- 261816644194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,522 miles (+1,557)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 34,522 miles
- Test number
- 172455765172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,965 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 32,965 miles
- Test number
- 935120806475
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail32,965 miles (+424)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,965 miles
- Test number
- 493777648959
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass32,541 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 32,541 miles
- Test number
- 158279563460
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush All bushes show signs of age (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All arm bushes show signs of age (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail32,541 miles (+265)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,541 miles
- Test number
- 495171326938
- DangerousNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached Top mount cracked and moves (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush All bushes show signs of age (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All arm bushes show signs of age (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass32,276 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 32,276 miles
- Test number
- 213218323818
- AdvisoryNearside rear shock absorber upper mounting bracket has a small split, attachment isn't affected at present. Offside rear bracket is of a different type and appears to be stronger.
Fail32,274 miles (+591)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,274 miles
- Test number
- 528679614907
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside rear shock absorber upper mounting bracket has a small split, attachment isn't affected at present. Offside rear bracket is of a different type and appears to be stronger.
Pass31,683 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 31,683 miles
- Test number
- 372137435414
- MinorIndicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Fail31,683 miles (+1,479)1 dangerous3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,683 miles
- Test number
- 604983630072
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorIndicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Pass30,204 miles (+153)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 30,204 miles
- Test number
- 828315599059
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRequired parking brake effort just met(25%). Parking brake imbalance is 27% - offside below nearside.
- AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber starting to wear
- AdvisorySteering box damp
Fail30,051 miles (+666)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,051 miles
- Test number
- 339125735716
- FailureNearside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureSteering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber starting to wear
- AdvisorySteering box damp
Pass29,385 miles (+57)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 29,385 miles
- Test number
- 491018942422
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Fail29,328 miles (+1,484)3 failures1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,328 miles
- Test number
- 415802469757
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass27,844 miles (+1,321)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 27,844 miles
- Test number
- 306391153898
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
Pass26,523 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 26,523 miles
- Test number
- 379281144207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,523 miles (+953)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,523 miles
- Test number
- 628169834216
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass25,570 miles (+403)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 25,570 miles
- Test number
- 616571943242
- NoteThere are very minor exhaust leaks from the exhaust manifold areas
Pass25,167 miles (+855)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 25,167 miles
- Test number
- 545442042202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,312 miles (+395)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 24,312 miles
- Test number
- 917491781126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,917 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 23,917 miles
- Test number
- 134455606365
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,911 miles (+867)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,911 miles
- Test number
- 684093106359
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass23,044 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 23,044 miles
- Test number
- 304700975252
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about 2361 PL
- What vehicle is registration 2361 PL currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 2361 PL on a green petrol Bristol 407 first used on 10 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 2361 PL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 2361 PL is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 2361 PL?
- The MOT on 2361 PL is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 2361 PL done?
- 2361 PL was recorded at 40,614 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 843 miles a year.
- Has 2361 PL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 2361 PL has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2021.
- Has the mileage on 2361 PL 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 2361 PL find?
- 2361 PL passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive engine oil.
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