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Lancia Torpedo

Blue · Petrol · 1927 · 2,570 cc

ML 2972MOT history

ML 2972 is a blue petrol Lancia Torpedo first used on 31 Dec 1927. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 61,253 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
61,253 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,368 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ML 2972
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Lancia
Model
Torpedo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,570 cc
Year of manufacture
1927
First used
31 Dec 1927
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

ML 2972 was last recorded at 61,253 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 2,214 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,039 miles · 13 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
2,214 miles
Average per year
1,368 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,253 miles
  • 2023 – 59,039 miles
  • 2021 – 55,359 miles
  • 2020 – 54,105 miles
  • 2019 – 52,541 miles
  • 2017 – 50,379 miles
  • 2014 – 48,792 miles
  • 2012 – 46,032 miles
  • 2011 – 42,596 miles
  • 2010 – 41,444 miles
  • 2009 – 40,517 miles
  • 2008 – 38,803 miles
  • 2007 – 38,170 miles
  • 2006 – 35,546 miles
  • 2005 – 32,171 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,253 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Slight wheel binding on front
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play Middle joint of prop has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySlight brake imbalance on front axle.
  • AdvisorySlight oil leak from rear axle diff
  • AdvisorySlight play in steering arm joint on steering box
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 11 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,253 miles (+2,214)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    61,253 miles
    Test number
    242634395217
    • AdvisoryFront Slight wheel binding on front
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play Middle joint of prop has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight brake imbalance on front axle.
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from rear axle diff
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering arm joint on steering box
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass59,039 miles (+3,680)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    59,039 miles
    Test number
    375475540361
    • AdvisorySLIGHT OIL LEAK ENGINE AREA

  3. Pass55,359 miles (+1,254)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    55,359 miles
    Test number
    188498748335
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from around engine area gearbox area and rear diff

  4. Pass54,105 miles (+1,564)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    54,105 miles
    Test number
    155900102100
    • AdvisorySmall oil leak from engine area
    • AdvisorySmall oil leak from reservoir area and on gearbox area

  5. Pass52,541 miles (+2,162)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    52,541 miles
    Test number
    774408422547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass50,379 miles (+1,587)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    50,379 miles
    Test number
    620384159361
    • AdvisoryCRACK STARTING IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST DETERIORATED SOME HOLES IN TAILPIPE

  7. Pass48,792 miles (+2,760)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    48,792 miles
    Test number
    278540934268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass46,032 miles (+3,436)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    46,032 miles
    Test number
    296746612218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass42,596 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    42,596 miles
    Test number
    207634991191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail42,592 miles (+1,148)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,592 miles
    Test number
    659022891176
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

  11. Pass41,444 miles (+927)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    41,444 miles
    Test number
    651711500268
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass40,517 miles (+1,714)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    40,517 miles
    Test number
    342323309445
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

  13. Pass38,803 miles (+633)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    38,803 miles
    Test number
    323853398110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,170 miles (+2,624)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    38,170 miles
    Test number
    612124187196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,546 miles (+3,375)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    35,546 miles
    Test number
    990831896102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,171 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    32,171 miles
    Test number
    840502995107
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • NoteSLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING BOX

Questions about ML 2972

What vehicle is registration ML 2972 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ML 2972 on a blue petrol Lancia Torpedo first used on 31 Dec 1927. 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 ML 2972 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on ML 2972 is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on ML 2972?
The MOT on ML 2972 is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has ML 2972 done?
ML 2972 was recorded at 61,253 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 1,368 miles a year.
Has ML 2972 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ML 2972 has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2011.
Has the mileage on ML 2972 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 ML 2972 find?
ML 2972 passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 10 advisories: front slight wheel binding on front; offside front wheel bearing has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive engine area, and 7 more.

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