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Beige · Petrol · 1997 · 1,998 cc

P286 GRBMOT history

P286 GRB is a beige petrol Ford Transit first used on 4 Apr 1997. Its MOT expired on 3 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 46,477 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2025.

P286 GRB beige Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Sept 2026
Mileage
46,477 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
919 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P286 GRB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
4 Apr 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P286 GRB was last recorded at 46,477 miles on 4 Sept 2025, 400 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,077 miles · 14 May 2024
Between the last two tests
400 miles
Average per year
919 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 46,477 miles
  • 2024 – 46,077 miles
  • 2022 – 45,966 miles
  • 2021 – 45,438 miles
  • 2019 – 45,205 miles
  • 2018 – 44,523 miles
  • 2017 – 43,945 miles
  • 2016 – 43,355 miles
  • 2015 – 42,267 miles
  • 2014 – 41,562 miles
  • 2013 – 41,096 miles
  • 2012 – 37,514 miles
  • 2011 – 35,754 miles
  • 2010 – 34,946 miles
  • 2009 – 33,052 miles
  • 2008 – 32,507 miles
  • 2007 – 30,158 miles
  • 2006 – 28,679 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,477 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,477 miles (+400)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    46,477 miles
    Test number
    159707164259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass46,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2025
    Odometer
    46,077 miles
    Test number
    315130965005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail46,075 miles (+109)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,075 miles
    Test number
    596703187044
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  4. Pass45,966 miles (+528)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    45,966 miles
    Test number
    944662866827
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  5. Pass45,438 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    45,438 miles
    Test number
    613155706347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail45,419 miles (+214)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,419 miles
    Test number
    665258473163
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass45,205 miles (+682)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    45,205 miles
    Test number
    517062087327
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres 13 years old.
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres 12 years old.

  8. Pass44,523 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    44,523 miles
    Test number
    638793044930
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle very corroded inc steering, suspension components, exhaust, sub-frame, chassis and brake components

  9. Fail44,523 miles (+578)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,523 miles
    Test number
    616040881105
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle very corroded inc steering, suspension components, exhaust, sub-frame, chassis and brake components

  10. Pass43,945 miles (+590)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    43,945 miles
    Test number
    945390420572
    • AdvisoryUnderneath dirty,underneath rusting;exhaust rusting

  11. Pass43,355 miles (+1,088)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    43,355 miles
    Test number
    671746300912
    • AdvisoryBRAKE PIPES SLIGHT RUSTING , FLEXI BRAKE HOSES RUSTING TO FERRULES
    • AdvisoryFRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTING AND SLIGHTLY WORN
    • AdvisoryUNDER BODY, CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS RUSTING

  12. Pass42,267 miles (+705)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    42,267 miles
    Test number
    708984305185
    • NoteUNDERBODY AND CHASSIS STARTING TO RUST, FLEXI BRAKE HOSES FERRULES RUSTING, EXHAUST RUSTING

  13. Pass41,562 miles (+466)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    41,562 miles
    Test number
    149855504184
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteEXHAUST RUSTING, UNDERBODY AND CHASSIS STARTING TO RUST, FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTING

  14. Pass41,096 miles (+3,582)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    41,096 miles
    Test number
    629176003211
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTING, EXHAUST RUSTING, FRONT ROLL BAR LINK BUSHES SLIGHT CRACKING

  15. Pass37,514 miles (+1,760)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2013
    Odometer
    37,514 miles
    Test number
    619825312104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass35,754 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2012
    Odometer
    35,754 miles
    Test number
    928275801143
    • NoteWindscreen scratched on o/s

  17. Fail35,754 miles (+808)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,754 miles
    Test number
    968485301189
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteWindscreen scratched on o/s

  18. Pass34,946 miles (+87)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    34,946 miles
    Test number
    432763900400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,859 miles (+301)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    34,859 miles
    Test number
    243467020422
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  20. Fail34,558 miles (+1,506)2 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,558 miles
    Test number
    873991310128
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousOffside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • NoteSlight play in front anti roll bar bushes

  21. Pass33,052 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    33,052 miles
    Test number
    273043719169
    • NoteSlight play front wheel bearings

  22. Fail33,051 miles (+544)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,051 miles
    Test number
    783052419171
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteSlight play front wheel bearings

  23. Pass32,507 miles (+2,349)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    32,507 miles
    Test number
    750878308118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,158 miles (+1,479)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    30,158 miles
    Test number
    924169307199
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteWiper's poor

  25. Pass28,679 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    28,679 miles
    Test number
    811580716191
    • NoteNearside rear brake very noisy
    • NoteRear brake comparison borderline

Questions about P286 GRB

Does P286 GRB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P286 GRB expired on 3 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P286 GRB?
The MOT on P286 GRB expired on 3 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P286 GRB done?
P286 GRB was recorded at 46,477 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2025, an average of 919 miles a year.
Has P286 GRB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P286 GRB has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2024.
Has the mileage on P286 GRB 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 P286 GRB find?
P286 GRB passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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