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Bristol 407

Red · Petrol · 1962 · 5,200 cc

644 XVUMOT history

644 XVU is a red petrol Bristol 407 first used on 12 May 1962. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 42,829 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
42,829 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
301 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
644 XVU
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Bristol
Model
407
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,200 cc
Year of manufacture
1962
First used
12 May 1962
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

644 XVU was last recorded at 42,829 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,813 miles · 2 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
301 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,829 miles
  • 2025 – 42,813 miles
  • 2024 – 42,545 miles
  • 2023 – 42,532 miles
  • 2022 – 42,514 miles
  • 2021 – 42,470 miles
  • 2017 – 40,573 miles
  • 2016 – 40,413 miles
  • 2013 – 39,485 miles
  • 2012 – 39,098 miles
  • 2011 – 38,386 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,829 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.

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 1 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,829 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    42,829 miles
    Test number
    693618634075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass42,813 miles (+268)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    42,813 miles
    Test number
    795706545837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass42,545 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    42,545 miles
    Test number
    857226603621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass42,532 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    42,532 miles
    Test number
    965812789375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass42,514 miles (+44)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    42,514 miles
    Test number
    748538708992
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass42,470 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    42,470 miles
    Test number
    466184347771
    • AdvisoryCentral Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod between steering box and idler has slight play in offside ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail42,470 miles (+1,897)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,470 miles
    Test number
    514747239718
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod between steering box and idler has slight play in offside ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass40,573 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    40,573 miles
    Test number
    917168143769
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail40,573 miles (+2)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,573 miles
    Test number
    189820688372
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by wishbone mount (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail40,571 miles (+158)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,571 miles
    Test number
    330613518927
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Pass40,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    40,413 miles
    Test number
    379715899004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail40,413 miles (+928)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,413 miles
    Test number
    880007564231
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  13. Pass39,485 miles (+387)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    39,485 miles
    Test number
    479411233420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,098 miles (+712)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    39,098 miles
    Test number
    429555822303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    38,386 miles
    Test number
    967195431351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 644 XVU

What vehicle is registration 644 XVU currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 644 XVU on a red petrol Bristol 407 first used on 12 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 644 XVU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 644 XVU is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 644 XVU?
The MOT on 644 XVU is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 644 XVU done?
644 XVU was recorded at 42,829 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 301 miles a year.
Has 644 XVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 644 XVU has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on 644 XVU 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 644 XVU find?
644 XVU passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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