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Black · Petrol · 1989 · 4,235 cc

PBY 971MOT history

PBY 971 is a black petrol Daimler Limousine Auto first used on 1 Feb 1989. Its MOT expired on 14 Jul 2024 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 94,848 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Jul 2024
Mileage
94,848 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2023
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
360 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PBY 971
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Daimler
Model
Limousine Auto
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,235 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
1 Feb 1989
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

PBY 971 was last recorded at 94,848 miles on 15 Jul 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Sept 2012: 91,560 miles, lower than 91,650 miles on 5 Sept 2012.

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
94,848 miles · 18 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
360 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 94,848 miles
  • 2022 – 94,848 miles
  • 2020 – 94,848 miles
  • 2019 – 94,848 miles
  • 2018 – 94,848 miles
  • 2016 – 94,848 miles
  • 2015 – 94,843 miles
  • 2014 – 94,690 miles
  • 2013 – 92,991 miles
  • 2012 – 91,560 miles
  • 2011 – 91,061 miles
  • 2009 – 90,502 miles
  • 2008 – 89,877 miles
  • 2007 – 88,952 miles
  • 2006 – 88,679 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,848 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil front most (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil front most (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential casing damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Offside sill corroded repair asap

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass94,848 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    94,848 miles
    Test number
    847516018512
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil front most (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil front most (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential casing damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail94,848 miles2 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,848 miles
    Test number
    326538656976
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil front most (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil front most (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential casing damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass94,848 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    94,848 miles
    Test number
    220985319384
    • AdvisorySlight movement in front lower arm bushes
    • AdvisorySlight movement in steering idler's
    • AdvisorySlight travel on handbrake lever
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to offside front cross member
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear cross member

  4. Pass94,848 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    94,848 miles
    Test number
    549272485253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail94,848 miles1 dangerous10 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,848 miles
    Test number
    937918604980
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill + centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass94,848 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    94,848 miles
    Test number
    647270910802
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill corroded repair asap

  7. Fail94,848 miles2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,848 miles
    Test number
    164827367299
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill corroded repair asap

  8. Pass94,848 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    94,848 miles
    Test number
    815094179420
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  9. Fail94,848 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,848 miles
    Test number
    240924603752
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass94,848 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    94,848 miles
    Test number
    718258814376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass94,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    94,843 miles
    Test number
    505972464851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail94,843 miles (+153)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,843 miles
    Test number
    350454188721
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass94,690 miles (+7)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    94,690 miles
    Test number
    585372364205
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteSteering box drop arm bush slight play.

  14. Fail94,683 miles (+1,692)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,683 miles
    Test number
    446304254282
    • DangerousOil leak
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteSteering box drop arm bush slight play.

  15. Pass92,991 miles (+1,431)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    92,991 miles
    Test number
    358299363284
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass91,560 miles (-90)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    91,560 miles
    Test number
    336110152204
    • NoteBRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON
    • NoteUnable to see brake pads through wheels

  17. Fail91,650 miles (+589)6 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,650 miles
    Test number
    247739142276
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteBRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON
    • NoteNsf & osf jacking points corroded
    • NoteUnable to see brake pads through wheels

  18. Pass91,061 miles (+559)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    91,061 miles
    Test number
    489208011159
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front jacking points corroded
    • NoteRev lamp smashed

  19. Pass90,502 miles (+625)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    90,502 miles
    Test number
    891002389291
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight leak from steering box

  20. Pass89,877 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    89,877 miles
    Test number
    514144238268
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail89,877 miles (+925)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,877 miles
    Test number
    361633838272
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass88,952 miles (+273)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    88,952 miles
    Test number
    842652127180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  23. Pass88,679 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    88,679 miles
    Test number
    931285846110
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Questions about PBY 971

What vehicle is registration PBY 971 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PBY 971 on a black petrol Daimler Limousine Auto first used on 1 Feb 1989. 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 PBY 971 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on PBY 971 expired on 14 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on PBY 971?
The MOT on PBY 971 expired on 14 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has PBY 971 done?
PBY 971 was recorded at 94,848 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2023, an average of 360 miles a year.
Has PBY 971 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PBY 971 has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on PBY 971 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Sept 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on PBY 971 find?
PBY 971 passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2023 with 11 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil front most, and 8 more.

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