Spartan Roadster

Cream · Petrol · 1981 · 1,593 cc

7845 PLMOT history

7845 PL is a cream petrol Spartan Roadster first used on 13 Jul 1981. Its MOT expired on 2 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 38,659 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Dec 2022
Mileage
38,659 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2021
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
613 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
7845 PL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Spartan
Model
Roadster
Colour
Cream
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,593 cc
Year of manufacture
1981
First used
13 Jul 1981
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

7845 PL was last recorded at 38,659 miles on 3 Dec 2021, 481 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Apr 2010: 10,874 miles, lower than 30,227 miles on 18 Mar 2009.

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
38,178 miles · 9 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
481 miles
Average per year
613 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 38,659 miles
  • 2020 – 38,178 miles
  • 2019 – 36,991 miles
  • 2018 – 35,284 miles
  • 2017 – 33,579 miles
  • 2016 – 33,560 miles
  • 2015 – 33,444 miles
  • 2014 – 33,208 miles
  • 2013 – 32,558 miles
  • 2012 – 31,786 miles
  • 2011 – 31,338 miles
  • 2010 – 10,874 miles
  • 2009 – 30,227 miles
  • 2008 – 29,817 miles
  • 2007 – 29,497 miles
  • 2006 – 29,058 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,659 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Steering column very close to exhaust manifold

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,659 miles (+481)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    38,659 miles
    Test number
    348169372566
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass38,178 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    38,178 miles
    Test number
    168447700634
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail38,178 miles (+1,187)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,178 miles
    Test number
    992737541465
    • DangerousCentral Rear Upper Fuel hose so insecure there is a risk of fire (6.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass36,991 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    36,991 miles
    Test number
    227123547593
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column very close to exhaust manifold

  5. Fail36,990 miles (+1,706)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,990 miles
    Test number
    425728027520
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing inside tyre wall (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine leak between engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column very close to exhaust manifold

  6. Pass35,284 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2019
    Odometer
    35,284 miles
    Test number
    995904560229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail35,267 miles (+1,688)9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,267 miles
    Test number
    328613747403
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureFuel pipe insecure very near propshaft front u/j (7.2.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking brake back plate (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak bad from engine/gearbox area

  8. Pass33,579 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    33,579 miles
    Test number
    808519482423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass33,560 miles (+116)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    33,560 miles
    Test number
    143145702425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass33,444 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    33,444 miles
    Test number
    998426925112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail33,441 miles (+233)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,441 miles
    Test number
    177680125177
    • FailureNearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass33,208 miles (+650)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    33,208 miles
    Test number
    388300424112
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  13. Pass32,558 miles (+772)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    32,558 miles
    Test number
    326120823153
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFog light tell-tale working but dim.
    • NoteSlight drag n/s front brake..

  14. Pass31,786 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    31,786 miles
    Test number
    955683322124
    • NoteBroken exhaust rear mounting rubber replaced.
    • NoteNew brake shoes and wheel cylinders fitted .. bleed and adjusted.brake readings and performance acceptable though pedal still slightly spongey.

  15. Fail31,786 miles (+25)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,786 miles
    Test number
    916676212194
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteExhaust rear mounting rubber broken.
    • NoteFront brake flexi-hoses replaced..front brake imbalance problem resolved.suspect spongey brake pedal on rear lineings or adjustment.
    • NoteWireing generally taped with insulating tape.

  16. Fail31,761 miles (+423)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,761 miles
    Test number
    236072702430
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

  17. Pass31,338 miles (+20,464)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    31,338 miles
    Test number
    945331401165
    • NoteElectrical wiring damaged/contaminated
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront flexies slightly twisted
    • NoteFront seats worn loose

  18. Pass10,874 miles (-19,353)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    10,874 miles
    Test number
    614937490016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,227 miles (+410)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    30,227 miles
    Test number
    284937379015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,817 miles (+320)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    29,817 miles
    Test number
    210917288051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,497 miles (+439)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    29,497 miles
    Test number
    542263497019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,058 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    29,058 miles
    Test number
    663207896003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 7845 PL

What vehicle is registration 7845 PL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 7845 PL on a cream petrol Spartan Roadster first used on 13 Jul 1981. 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 7845 PL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 7845 PL expired on 2 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 7845 PL?
The MOT on 7845 PL expired on 2 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 7845 PL done?
7845 PL was recorded at 38,659 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2021, an average of 613 miles a year.
Has 7845 PL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 7845 PL has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on 7845 PL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Apr 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 7845 PL find?
7845 PL passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2021 with 2 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine; offside rear inner vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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