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Black · Petrol · 1956 · 803 cc

82 BPLMOT history

82 BPL is a black petrol Austin first used on 26 Sept 1956. Its MOT expired on 5 Feb 2024 and it has passed 2 of 4 MOT tests, with 14,900 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Feb 2024
Mileage
14,900 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2023
MOT tests
4
2 passed · 2 failed
Per year
221 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
82 BPL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
803 cc
Year of manufacture
1956
First used
26 Sept 1956
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

82 BPL was last recorded at 14,900 miles on 6 Feb 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
14,899 miles · 3 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
221 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 14,900 miles
  • 2022 – 14,664 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass14,900 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Steering box has seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

4 tests since 5 Jan 2022, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass14,900 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    14,900 miles
    Test number
    100646927049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail14,899 miles (+235)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,899 miles
    Test number
    883362559104
    • MajorNearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake clevis joint insecure (1.1.15 (c))
    • MajorRear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass14,664 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    14,664 miles
    Test number
    887780116291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail14,660 miles2 dangerous2 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,660 miles
    Test number
    155853874938
    • DangerousNearside Steering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment loose (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Questions about 82 BPL

What vehicle is registration 82 BPL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 82 BPL on a black petrol Austin first used on 26 Sept 1956. 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 82 BPL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 82 BPL expired on 5 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 82 BPL?
The MOT on 82 BPL expired on 5 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 82 BPL done?
82 BPL was recorded at 14,900 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2023, an average of 221 miles a year.
Has 82 BPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 82 BPL has failed 2 of its 4 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on 82 BPL 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 82 BPL find?
82 BPL passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension component pin or bush slightly worn; offside front suspension component pin or bush slightly worn; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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