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Bristol 411

Red · Petrol · 1975 · 6,556 cc

VG 403MOT history

VG 403 is a red petrol Bristol 411 first used on 31 Oct 1975. Its MOT expired on 25 Sept 2024 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 74,350 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Sept 2024
Mileage
74,350 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2023
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
875 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VG 403
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Bristol
Model
411
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
6,556 cc
Year of manufacture
1975
First used
31 Oct 1975
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

VG 403 was last recorded at 74,350 miles on 26 Sept 2023, 3,475 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
70,875 miles · 20 Sept 2017
Between the last two tests
3,475 miles
Average per year
875 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 74,350 miles
  • 2017 – 70,875 miles
  • 2016 – 70,439 miles
  • 2014 – 68,795 miles
  • 2013 – 67,891 miles
  • 2012 – 67,107 miles
  • 2010 – 66,278 miles
  • 2009 – 65,935 miles
  • 2008 – 64,874 miles
  • 2007 – 63,244 miles
  • 2006 – 60,655 miles
  • 2005 – 58,614 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,350 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.

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

18 tests since 30 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,350 miles (+3,475)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    74,350 miles
    Test number
    479270649990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass70,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    70,875 miles
    Test number
    444687890525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail70,875 miles (+436)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,875 miles
    Test number
    476680772874
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  4. Pass70,439 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    70,439 miles
    Test number
    534078038024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. FailMileage not read1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    119077685451
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

  6. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    425027885052
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

  7. Pass68,795 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    68,795 miles
    Test number
    347524894057
    • NoteRear fog lamps not working

  8. Fail68,795 miles (+904)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,795 miles
    Test number
    568194594047
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • NoteRear fog lamps not working

  9. Pass67,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    67,891 miles
    Test number
    205584193054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail67,891 miles (+784)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,891 miles
    Test number
    955514593000
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  11. Pass67,107 miles (+829)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    67,107 miles
    Test number
    596089672022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  12. Pass66,278 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    66,278 miles
    Test number
    212489710361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail66,278 miles (+343)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,278 miles
    Test number
    554509710330
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass65,935 miles (+1,061)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    65,935 miles
    Test number
    473410499298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,874 miles (+1,630)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    64,874 miles
    Test number
    543165588243
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  16. Pass63,244 miles (+2,589)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    63,244 miles
    Test number
    363597677467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,655 miles (+2,041)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    60,655 miles
    Test number
    394516676445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    58,614 miles
    Test number
    403263975270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VG 403

What vehicle is registration VG 403 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VG 403 on a red petrol Bristol 411 first used on 31 Oct 1975. 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 VG 403 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on VG 403 expired on 25 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on VG 403?
The MOT on VG 403 expired on 25 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has VG 403 done?
VG 403 was recorded at 74,350 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2023, an average of 875 miles a year.
Has VG 403 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VG 403 has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2017.
Has the mileage on VG 403 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 VG 403 find?
VG 403 passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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