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Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T821 MBOMOT history

T821 MBO is a yellow petrol Fiat Coupe first used on 16 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 23 MOT tests, with 127,971 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jun 2027
Mileage
127,971 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
12 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,958 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T821 MBO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
Coupe
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T821 MBO was last recorded at 127,971 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jun 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Feb 2025: 127,905 miles, lower than 127,935 miles on 4 Nov 2024.

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
127,971 miles · 29 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,958 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,971 miles
  • 2025 – 127,936 miles
  • 2024 – 127,935 miles
  • 2023 – 127,915 miles
  • 2022 – 127,862 miles
  • 2017 – 127,177 miles
  • 2012 – 121,709 miles
  • 2011 – 120,637 miles
  • 2010 – 119,037 miles
  • 2009 – 117,043 miles
  • 2008 – 113,565 miles
  • 2007 – 102,016 miles
  • 2006 – 88,289 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,971 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major4 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Brake pipes underseal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Underside under seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass127,971 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    127,971 miles
    Test number
    158875097916
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail127,971 miles (+35)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,971 miles
    Test number
    918268908533
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass127,936 miles (+31)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    127,936 miles
    Test number
    274712967788
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes underseal
    • AdvisoryUnderside under seal

  4. Fail127,905 miles (-30)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,905 miles
    Test number
    148077068047
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (1.1.17 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes underseal
    • AdvisoryUnderside under seal

  5. Fail127,935 miles (+7)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,935 miles
    Test number
    312539703898
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of car covered in underseal

  6. Fail127,928 miles (+13)10 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,928 miles
    Test number
    934248109592
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible has retrofitted HID lights within non HID light units (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible has retrofitted HID lights within non HID light units (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear pipe corroded and coated (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear pipe corroded and coated (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from load valve corroded and coated (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily underseal coated

  7. Pass127,915 miles (+53)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2024
    Odometer
    127,915 miles
    Test number
    294971262765
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from load valve to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear into load valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Pass127,862 miles (+685)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    127,862 miles
    Test number
    150699374673
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPark Brake efficiency near limit
    • AdvisoryUnderside heavily undersealed

  9. Pass127,177 miles (+142)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    127,177 miles
    Test number
    702770796447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail127,035 miles (+5,326)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,035 miles
    Test number
    998792307723
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  11. Pass121,709 miles (+1,072)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    121,709 miles
    Test number
    276140882439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass120,637 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    120,637 miles
    Test number
    467046851281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Fail120,635 miles (+1,598)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,635 miles
    Test number
    319216851244
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Fail119,037 miles1 repaired18 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,037 miles
    Test number
    113208650293
    • Repaired at testFront Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  15. Pass119,037 miles (+1,994)18 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    119,037 miles
    Test number
    712588050242
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  16. Pass117,043 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    117,043 miles
    Test number
    924154729207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail116,981 miles (+3,416)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,981 miles
    Test number
    841009919278
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  18. Pass113,565 miles (+165)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    113,565 miles
    Test number
    432579288194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail113,400 miles (+11,384)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,400 miles
    Test number
    891626978178
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass102,016 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    102,016 miles
    Test number
    824276337127
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine smoking

  21. Fail102,016 miles (+13,727)4 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,016 miles
    Test number
    990636037126
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine smoking

  22. Pass88,289 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    88,289 miles
    Test number
    472196486083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail88,274 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,274 miles
    Test number
    392132286044
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about T821 MBO

Does T821 MBO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T821 MBO is valid until 29 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T821 MBO?
The MOT on T821 MBO is valid until 29 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T821 MBO done?
T821 MBO was recorded at 127,971 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 1,958 miles a year.
Has T821 MBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T821 MBO has failed 11 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T821 MBO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Feb 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T821 MBO find?
T821 MBO passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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