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Orange and Cream · Diesel · 1958

PDL 519MOT history

PDL 519 is an orange and cream diesel Bristol first used on 11 Jun 1958. Its MOT expired on 28 Dec 2023 and it has passed 6 of 10 MOT tests, with 17,862 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Dec 2023
Mileage
17,862 km
At MOT on 29 Dec 2022
MOT tests
10
6 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,569 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PDL 519
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Bristol
Colour
Orange and Cream
Fuel type
Diesel
Year of manufacture
1958
First used
11 Jun 1958
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

PDL 519 was last recorded at 17,862 km on 29 Dec 2022, 17,804 km more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2011.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Jul 2008: 82,897 miles, lower than 92,897 miles on 2 Jul 2007.
  • 18 Nov 2010: 92,902 miles, lower than 929,021 miles on 29 Jun 2009.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58 km · 24 Aug 2011
Between the last two tests
17,804 km
Average per year
1,569 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 17,862 km
  • 2011 – 58 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass17,862 km

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.

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous4 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining pressure on the sealing arrangement (6.7.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

10 tests since 15 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass17,862 km
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    17,862 km
    Test number
    583019847113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass98 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    98 miles
    Test number
    548785241259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail58 km2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58 km
    Test number
    909946831290
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  4. Pass92,902 miles (-836,119)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    92,902 miles
    Test number
    702762820390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass929,021 miles (+836,119)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    929,021 miles
    Test number
    741250489112
    • NoteDrivers lower door hinge broken
    • NoteSteering joints

  6. Fail92,902 miles (+5)11 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,902 miles
    Test number
    772664379120
    • FailureFront Brake linkage locking device missing (3.5.1j)
    • FailureFront Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a mounting that does not fully support the exhaust system (6.3.1b)
    • FailureFront Lower Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.5.15)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining pressure on the sealing arrangement (6.7.2a)
    • FailureIndicator tell tale not working correctly (1.5.3)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Air brake cylinder/actuator leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteDrivers lower door hinge broken

  7. Pass92,897 miles (+10,000)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    92,897 miles
    Test number
    171673198117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail82,897 miles (-10,000)1 dangerous6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,897 miles
    Test number
    231133888111
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining pressure on the sealing arrangement (6.7.2a)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (6.7.2b)
    • FailureFuel tank insecure (6.7.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

  9. Pass92,897 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    92,897 miles
    Test number
    202503287193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail92,897 miles7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,897 miles
    Test number
    783276467181
    • FailureExhaust has a mounting that does not fully support the exhaust system (6.3.1b)
    • FailureFront Obligatory mirror insecure (6.6.1a)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by a positive means (6.7.2a)
    • FailureHorn does not function (6.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about PDL 519

What vehicle is registration PDL 519 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PDL 519 on an orange and cream diesel Bristol first used on 11 Jun 1958. 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 PDL 519 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on PDL 519 expired on 28 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on PDL 519?
The MOT on PDL 519 expired on 28 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has PDL 519 done?
PDL 519 was recorded at 17,862 km at its MOT on 29 Dec 2022, an average of 1,569 km a year.
Has PDL 519 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PDL 519 has failed 4 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2011.
Has the mileage on PDL 519 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 1 Jul 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on PDL 519 find?
PDL 519 passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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