Armstrong Siddley

Blue · Petrol · 1950 · 2,309 cc

MTE 117MOT history

MTE 117 is a blue petrol Armstrong Siddley first used on 1 Jul 1985. Its MOT expired on 4 May 2023 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 5,718 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 4 May 2023
Mileage
5,718 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2022
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
89 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MTE 117
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Armstrong Siddley
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,309 cc
Year of manufacture
1950
First used
1 Jul 1985
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 May 2023
Latest MOT test
5 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

MTE 117 was last recorded at 5,718 miles on 5 May 2022, 870 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jun 2012.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Apr 2009: 4,327 miles, lower than 4,472 miles on 18 Oct 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
4,848 miles · 21 Jun 2012
Between the last two tests
870 miles
Average per year
89 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 5,718 miles
  • 2012 – 4,848 miles
  • 2011 – 4,574 miles
  • 2010 – 4,336 miles
  • 2009 – 4,327 miles
  • 2007 – 4,472 miles
  • 2006 – 4,327 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass5,718 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass5,718 miles (+870)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    5,718 miles
    Test number
    674861732624
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. Pass4,848 miles (+274)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    4,848 miles
    Test number
    878663072108
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  3. Pass4,574 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    4,574 miles
    Test number
    289117341406
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSlight play in both king pins
    • NoteSlight play in steering sysrem steering box
  4. Fail4,574 miles (+238)1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,574 miles
    Test number
    336937541100
    • Repaired at testNearside Semaphore indicator arm does not retract smoothly (1.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSlight play in both king pins
    • NoteSlight play in steering sysrem steering box
  5. Pass4,336 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    4,336 miles
    Test number
    353768130165
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  6. Pass4,327 miles (-145)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    4,327 miles
    Test number
    502274909118
    • NoteOffside rear inner sill corroded
  7. Pass4,472 miles (+145)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    4,472 miles
    Test number
    800661397251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass4,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    4,327 miles
    Test number
    104208846230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about MTE 117

What vehicle is registration MTE 117 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MTE 117 on a blue petrol Armstrong Siddley first used on 1 Jul 1985. 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 MTE 117 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on MTE 117 expired on 4 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on MTE 117?
The MOT on MTE 117 expired on 4 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has MTE 117 done?
MTE 117 was recorded at 5,718 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2022, an average of 89 miles a year.
Has MTE 117 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MTE 117 has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2011.
Has the mileage on MTE 117 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Apr 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on MTE 117 find?
MTE 117 passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; offside front service brake binding but not excessively.

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