Imperial Hire CAR

Cream and Black · Diesel · 1994 · 2,664 cc

L24 WEDMOT history

L24 WED is a cream and black diesel Imperial Hire CAR first used on 19 Oct 1994. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 12,077 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
12,077 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
850 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L24 WED
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Imperial
Model
Hire CAR
Colour
Cream and Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,664 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
19 Oct 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L24 WED was last recorded at 12,077 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 620 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Jan 2019: 9,487 miles, lower than 91,773 miles on 28 Feb 2018.

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
11,457 miles · 22 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
620 miles
Average per year
850 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 12,077 miles
  • 2024 – 11,457 miles
  • 2023 – 11,204 miles
  • 2022 – 10,439 miles
  • 2019 – 9,487 miles
  • 2018 – 91,773 miles
  • 2017 – 90,161 miles
  • 2016 – 6,655 miles
  • 2015 – 3,079 miles
  • 2014 – 1,252 miles
  • 2013 – 227 miles
  • 2012 – 1 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass12,077 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 13 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass12,077 miles (+620)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    12,077 miles
    Test number
    247498441292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass11,457 miles (+253)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    11,457 miles
    Test number
    164660119633
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass11,204 miles (+765)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    11,204 miles
    Test number
    661880271865
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass10,439 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    10,439 miles
    Test number
    546659804139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail10,439 miles (+139)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,439 miles
    Test number
    410602594225
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

  6. Pass10,300 miles (+813)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    10,300 miles
    Test number
    962115776011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass9,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    9,487 miles
    Test number
    371965008823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail9,487 miles (-82,286)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,487 miles
    Test number
    555776234536
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

  9. Pass91,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    91,773 miles
    Test number
    907252609682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail91,773 miles (+1,612)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,773 miles
    Test number
    312164361067
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low both (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working not working with headlamp on (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  11. Pass90,161 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    90,161 miles
    Test number
    578921017875
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  12. Fail9,016 miles (+2,361)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,016 miles
    Test number
    389581112495
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  13. Pass6,655 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    6,655 miles
    Test number
    673893535623
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  14. Fail6,650 miles (+3,571)8 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,650 miles
    Test number
    991954617546
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by stop lamps (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  15. Pass3,079 miles (+1,827)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    3,079 miles
    Test number
    707895555148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass1,252 miles (+1,025)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    1,252 miles
    Test number
    279468444125
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass227 miles (+226)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    227 miles
    Test number
    877133063143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass1 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    1 miles
    Test number
    218294362111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L24 WED

Does L24 WED currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L24 WED is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L24 WED?
The MOT on L24 WED is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L24 WED done?
L24 WED was recorded at 12,077 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 850 miles a year.
Has L24 WED ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L24 WED has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on L24 WED ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Jan 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L24 WED find?
L24 WED passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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