Bristol (blmc) 406

Brown · Petrol · 1959 · 2,216 cc

24 JPAMOT history

24 JPA is a brown petrol Bristol (blmc) 406 first used on 17 Jan 1959. Its MOT expired on 11 Mar 2025 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 47,910 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Mar 2025
Mileage
47,910 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2024
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
291 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
24 JPA
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Bristol (blmc)
Model
406
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,216 cc
Year of manufacture
1959
First used
17 Jan 1959
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

24 JPA was last recorded at 47,910 miles on 12 Mar 2024, 69 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,841 miles · 28 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
69 miles
Average per year
291 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 47,910 miles
  • 2023 – 47,841 miles
  • 2022 – 47,700 miles
  • 2021 – 47,635 miles
  • 2020 – 47,499 miles
  • 2015 – 46,910 miles
  • 2014 – 46,206 miles
  • 2012 – 45,685 miles
  • 2011 – 45,605 miles
  • 2010 – 45,525 miles
  • 2009 – 45,167 miles
  • 2008 – 43,998 miles
  • 2007 – 43,556 miles
  • 2006 – 42,804 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,910 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Marked in yellow. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Marked in yellow. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Marked in yellow. (2.1.3 (b) (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 Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2010

Full MOT history

18 tests since 31 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,910 miles (+69)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    47,910 miles
    Test number
    608657433024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Marked in yellow. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Marked in yellow. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Marked in yellow. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass47,841 miles (+141)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    47,841 miles
    Test number
    523451708724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass47,700 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    47,700 miles
    Test number
    981247577435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass47,635 miles (+136)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    47,635 miles
    Test number
    812365026056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass47,499 miles (+589)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    47,499 miles
    Test number
    658598675104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass46,910 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    46,910 miles
    Test number
    547871545033
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  7. Fail46,904 miles (+698)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,904 miles
    Test number
    417868025014
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  8. Pass46,206 miles (+521)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    46,206 miles
    Test number
    517097224003
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  9. Pass45,685 miles (+80)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    45,685 miles
    Test number
    587966622346
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteO/s/f brake disc pitted

  10. Pass45,605 miles (+80)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    45,605 miles
    Test number
    395498911317
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteO/s/f brake disc pitted

  11. Pass45,525 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    45,525 miles
    Test number
    463871820436
    • NoteN/s/f and o/s/f brake discs in poor condition

  12. Fail45,524 miles (+357)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,524 miles
    Test number
    930679810320
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s/f and o/s/f brake discs in poor condition

  13. Pass45,167 miles (+1,169)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    45,167 miles
    Test number
    884177929324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,998 miles (+442)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    43,998 miles
    Test number
    671299928344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,556 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    43,556 miles
    Test number
    700903517301
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteIndicator switch is worn & loose
    • NoteWasher switch is loose

  16. Fail43,556 miles (+752)6 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,556 miles
    Test number
    523364207367
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteIndicator switch is worn & loose
    • NoteWasher switch is loose

  17. Pass42,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    42,804 miles
    Test number
    691793246289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail42,804 miles1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,804 miles
    Test number
    172143446202
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about 24 JPA

What vehicle is registration 24 JPA currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 24 JPA on a brown petrol Bristol (blmc) 406 first used on 17 Jan 1959. 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 24 JPA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 24 JPA expired on 11 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 24 JPA?
The MOT on 24 JPA expired on 11 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 24 JPA done?
24 JPA was recorded at 47,910 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2024, an average of 291 miles a year.
Has 24 JPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 24 JPA has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2015.
Has the mileage on 24 JPA 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 24 JPA find?
24 JPA passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front upper suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked in yellow.; offside front lower suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked in yellow.; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play marked in yellow..

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