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Grinnall Scorpion

Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 998 cc

V42 EWPMOT history

V42 EWP is a yellow petrol Grinnall Scorpion first used on 1 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Dec 2025 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 16,700 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Dec 2025
Mileage
16,700 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2024
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
395 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V42 EWP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Grinnall
Model
Scorpion
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V42 EWP was last recorded at 16,700 miles on 14 Nov 2024, 38 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
16,662 miles · 12 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
38 miles
Average per year
395 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 16,700 miles
  • 2023 – 16,662 miles
  • 2022 – 16,284 miles
  • 2021 – 16,281 miles
  • 2020 – 16,169 miles
  • 2019 – 16,124 miles
  • 2018 – 16,089 miles
  • 2016 – 16,089 miles
  • 2013 – 14,901 miles
  • 2012 – 13,990 miles
  • 2011 – 12,445 miles
  • 2010 – 11,060 miles
  • 2008 – 10,407 miles
  • 2007 – 10,224 miles
  • 2006 – 9,561 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass16,700 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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Exhaust mounting bolt loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Speedometer not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 14 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass16,700 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    16,700 miles
    Test number
    881606216721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass16,662 miles (+378)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    16,662 miles
    Test number
    524104848158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass16,284 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    16,284 miles
    Test number
    385650205495
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut across tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Pass16,281 miles (+112)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    16,281 miles
    Test number
    771855424067
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Pass16,169 miles (+45)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    16,169 miles
    Test number
    517205325356
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  6. Pass16,124 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    16,124 miles
    Test number
    714220492719
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting bolt loose
    • AdvisorySpeedometer not working

  7. Fail16,124 miles (+35)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,124 miles
    Test number
    526691264926
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack insecure mounting bolts loose (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting bolt loose
    • AdvisorySpeedometer not working

  8. Pass16,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    16,089 miles
    Test number
    127664094915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass16,089 miles (+1,188)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    16,089 miles
    Test number
    871975639373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass14,901 miles (+911)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    14,901 miles
    Test number
    966048903142
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass13,990 miles (+1,545)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    13,990 miles
    Test number
    125377182408
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass12,445 miles (+1,385)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    12,445 miles
    Test number
    217264401151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass11,060 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    11,060 miles
    Test number
    441062360039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail11,047 miles (+640)2 failures4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,047 miles
    Test number
    443081260071
    • FailureOffside Front Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass10,407 miles (+183)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    10,407 miles
    Test number
    962606828276
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass10,224 miles (+663)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    10,224 miles
    Test number
    460378187240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass9,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    9,561 miles
    Test number
    454847386265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V42 EWP

Does V42 EWP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V42 EWP expired on 11 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V42 EWP?
The MOT on V42 EWP expired on 11 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V42 EWP done?
V42 EWP was recorded at 16,700 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2024, an average of 395 miles a year.
Has V42 EWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V42 EWP has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on V42 EWP 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 V42 EWP find?
V42 EWP passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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