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Fiat Bustner

White · Diesel · 1997 · 2,500 cc

L4 TJMMOT history

L4 TJM is a white diesel Fiat Bustner first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 22 of 35 MOT tests, with 151,197 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
151,197 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
35
22 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,102 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 TJM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
Bustner
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 TJM was last recorded at 151,197 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,197 miles · 7 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,102 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 151,197 miles
  • 2023 – 144,159 miles
  • 2022 – 140,310 miles
  • 2021 – 136,039 miles
  • 2020 – 131,575 miles
  • 2017 – 113,859 miles
  • 2016 – 108,036 miles
  • 2015 – 101,851 miles
  • 2014 – 96,192 miles
  • 2013 – 90,737 miles
  • 2009 – 70,847 miles
  • 2007 – 62,304 miles
  • 2005 – 47,163 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,197 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

35 tests since 20 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,197 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    151,197 miles
    Test number
    803635438651
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail151,197 miles2 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,197 miles
    Test number
    116435546911
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass148,052 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    148,052 km
    Test number
    565310179634
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail148,052 km4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,052 km
    Test number
    357239811643
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass144,159 miles (+3,849)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    144,159 miles
    Test number
    558160709267
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass140,310 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    140,310 miles
    Test number
    135844670385
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail140,310 miles (+4,271)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,310 miles
    Test number
    352283805790
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass136,039 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    136,039 miles
    Test number
    639376226956
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail136,039 miles (+4,464)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,039 miles
    Test number
    669916221022
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass131,575 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    131,575 miles
    Test number
    228526920189
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass126,579 km5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    126,579 km
    Test number
    443096606723
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail126,579 km (+3,374)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,579 km
    Test number
    581004201870
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass123,205 km5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    123,205 km
    Test number
    460876733651
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail123,205 km (+3,385)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,205 km
    Test number
    782952386864
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass119,820 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    119,820 km
    Test number
    807289510086
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes front to rear and across rear axel slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass113,859 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    113,859 miles
    Test number
    744090919166
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting low (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  17. Fail113,859 miles (+5,823)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,859 miles
    Test number
    159003350185
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting low (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  18. Pass108,036 miles (+6,185)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    108,036 miles
    Test number
    229742477581
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Fail101,851 miles6 repaired6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,851 miles
    Test number
    588224485121
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBoth front wheel bearing have slight play
    • NoteBoth rear wheel bearings have slight play
    • NoteBrake pipe to n/s/f slightly corroded
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn on inside edge and worn slightly uneven
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass101,851 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    101,851 miles
    Test number
    677284485151
    • NoteBoth front wheel bearing have slight play
    • NoteBoth rear wheel bearings have slight play
    • NoteBrake pipe to n/s/f slightly corroded
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn on inside edge and worn slightly uneven
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass96,484 km1 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    96,484 km
    Test number
    915030874166
    • DangerousBoth front tyres load rating under the permissible load of front axle
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteO/s/r bump stop deteriorated

  22. Fail96,484 km1 dangerous1 failure1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,484 km
    Test number
    697409264135
    • DangerousBoth front tyres load rating under the permissible load of front axle
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteO/s/r bump stop deteriorated

  23. Fail96,192 miles (+5,455)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,192 miles
    Test number
    539354464168
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  24. Pass90,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    90,737 miles
    Test number
    919408223282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass85,355 km (+3,866)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    85,355 km
    Test number
    205515342421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass81,489 km (+6,148)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    81,489 km
    Test number
    446403351169
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking outer wall

  27. Pass75,341 km (+16)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    75,341 km
    Test number
    923479470151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail75,325 km5 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,325 km
    Test number
    752756470131
    • DangerousBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • DangerousBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  29. Pass70,847 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    70,847 miles
    Test number
    931618089148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail70,809 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,809 miles
    Test number
    981617089171
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  31. Pass66,166 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    66,166 km
    Test number
    124599988168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  32. Pass62,304 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    62,304 miles
    Test number
    284629377480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted
    • NoteOffside front tyre outer wall perishing

  33. Pass52,862 km2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    52,862 km
    Test number
    360020376171
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteOffside front tyre outer wall perished

  34. Pass47,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    47,163 miles
    Test number
    261123775499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Fail47,163 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,163 miles
    Test number
    744141575145
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Questions about L4 TJM

Does L4 TJM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 TJM is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L4 TJM?
The MOT on L4 TJM is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 TJM done?
L4 TJM was recorded at 151,197 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 5,102 miles a year.
Has L4 TJM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 TJM has failed 13 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L4 TJM 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 L4 TJM find?
L4 TJM passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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