Panther Roadster

Blue and White · Petrol · 1981 · 2,300 cc

SFL 7MOT history

SFL 7 is a blue and white petrol Panther Roadster first used on 3 Mar 1981. Its MOT expired on 4 Jul 2024 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 35,902 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Jul 2024
Mileage
35,902 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2024
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
70 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SFL 7
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Panther
Model
Roadster
Colour
Blue and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,300 cc
Year of manufacture
1981
First used
3 Mar 1981
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

SFL 7 was last recorded at 35,902 miles on 24 Jun 2024, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
35,887 miles · 5 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
70 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 35,902 miles
  • 2023 – 35,887 miles
  • 2022 – 35,727 miles
  • 2020 – 35,690 miles
  • 2019 – 35,674 miles
  • 2018 – 35,601 miles
  • 2017 – 35,533 miles
  • 2016 – 35,419 miles
  • 2015 – 35,357 miles
  • 2014 – 35,340 miles
  • 2013 – 35,330 miles
  • 2012 – 35,314 miles
  • 2010 – 35,294 miles
  • 2008 – 35,006 miles
  • 2006 – 34,753 miles
  • 2005 – 34,579 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail35,902 miles
  • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Coolant leak Radiator

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail35,902 miles (+15)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,902 miles
    Test number
    601064489589
    • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

  2. Pass35,887 miles (+160)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    35,887 miles
    Test number
    373185956627
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass35,727 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    35,727 miles
    Test number
    295400786861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail35,721 miles (+31)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,721 miles
    Test number
    758590991274
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass35,690 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    35,690 miles
    Test number
    906425566328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass35,674 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    35,674 miles
    Test number
    409122419802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass35,601 miles (+68)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    35,601 miles
    Test number
    367861483712
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass35,533 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    35,533 miles
    Test number
    606291152493
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Radiator
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  9. Fail35,533 miles (+114)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,533 miles
    Test number
    609807254111
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Radiator
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  10. Pass35,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    35,419 miles
    Test number
    279040697187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail35,419 miles (+62)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,419 miles
    Test number
    902051025640
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  12. Pass35,357 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    35,357 miles
    Test number
    199307145199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,340 miles (+10)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    35,340 miles
    Test number
    585819004019
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNearside wiperblade starting to deteriorate

  14. Pass35,330 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    35,330 miles
    Test number
    565854303010
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Fail35,314 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,314 miles
    Test number
    287670522098
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteSlight oil leak from gearbox tailshaft oil seal onto exhaust

  16. Pass35,314 miles (+20)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    35,314 miles
    Test number
    357490222084
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteSlight oil leak from gearbox tailshaft oil seal onto exhaust

  17. Pass35,294 miles (+61)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    35,294 miles
    Test number
    854004140396
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  18. Pass35,233 miles (+227)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    35,233 miles
    Test number
    681483320070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • Note185/70/13/ pirelli p4
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteAdvise tracking is checked
    • NoteOffside chassis rail corrodeing

  19. Pass35,006 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    35,006 miles
    Test number
    332224868341
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteAlt/ bracket broken
    • NoteOffside and nearside front chassis corrodeing

  20. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    651131537381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,753 miles (+174)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    34,753 miles
    Test number
    170088786122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    34,579 miles
    Test number
    670039465183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SFL 7

What vehicle is registration SFL 7 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SFL 7 on a blue and white petrol Panther Roadster first used on 3 Mar 1981. 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 SFL 7 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on SFL 7 expired on 4 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on SFL 7?
The MOT on SFL 7 expired on 4 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has SFL 7 done?
SFL 7 was recorded at 35,902 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2024, an average of 70 miles a year.
Has SFL 7 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SFL 7 has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on SFL 7 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 SFL 7 find?
SFL 7 failed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2024 with 1 major defect: exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive.

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