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Bristol 400 Farina

Blue · Petrol · 1950 · 1,971 cc

VMG 614MOT history

VMG 614 is a blue petrol Bristol 400 Farina first used on 27 Feb 1950. Its MOT expired on 16 May 2023 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 72,864 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 16 May 2023
Mileage
72,864 mi
At MOT on 17 May 2022
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
VMG 614
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Bristol
Model
400 Farina
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,971 cc
Year of manufacture
1950
First used
27 Feb 1950
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 May 2023
Latest MOT test
17 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

VMG 614 was last recorded at 72,864 miles on 17 May 2022, 5,148 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2019.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Jun 2008: 3,901 miles, lower than 98,088 miles on 4 May 2007.

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
67,716 miles · 12 Feb 2019
Between the last two tests
5,148 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 72,864 miles
  • 2019 – 67,716 miles
  • 2017 – 64,027 miles
  • 2014 – 35,568 miles
  • 2012 – 21,471 miles
  • 2011 – 17,764 miles
  • 2010 – 11,430 miles
  • 2009 – 8,451 miles
  • 2008 – 3,901 miles
  • 2007 – 98,088 miles
  • 2006 – 94,464 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,864 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,864 miles (+5,148)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2023
    Odometer
    72,864 miles
    Test number
    860798030124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass67,716 miles (+3,689)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    67,716 miles
    Test number
    904546771788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass64,027 miles (+28,459)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    64,027 miles
    Test number
    317673380213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass35,568 miles (+2,317)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    35,568 miles
    Test number
    718366754139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail33,251 miles (+11,780)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,251 miles
    Test number
    998802124126
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteSuspect brake fluid leak from o/s/r wheel cylinder.not under pressure.
  6. Pass21,471 miles (+3,707)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    21,471 miles
    Test number
    535993022204
    • NoteN/s/f & n/s/r brake readings slightly low.
    • NoteN/s/f chassis box section starting to corrode.
    • NoteScreen washers slightly weak.
  7. Pass17,764 miles (+6,334)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    17,764 miles
    Test number
    497674521218
    • NoteSlight play in front steering joints.
  8. Pass11,430 miles (+2,979)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    11,430 miles
    Test number
    483871810219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass8,451 miles (+4,550)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    8,451 miles
    Test number
    481753539252
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteN/s wiper starting to wear.
    • NoteSlight play in upper steering column.
  10. Pass3,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    3,901 miles
    Test number
    230652678126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail3,901 miles (-94,187)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,901 miles
    Test number
    584592278181
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  12. Pass98,088 miles (+3,624)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    98,088 miles
    Test number
    170494227198
    • NoteAll steel brake pipes starting to corrode. slight fluid leaks from o/s & n/s rear hubs.
  13. Pass94,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2007
    Odometer
    94,464 miles
    Test number
    380649926171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VMG 614

What vehicle is registration VMG 614 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VMG 614 on a blue petrol Bristol 400 Farina first used on 27 Feb 1950. 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 VMG 614 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on VMG 614 expired on 16 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on VMG 614?
The MOT on VMG 614 expired on 16 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has VMG 614 done?
VMG 614 was recorded at 72,864 miles at its MOT on 17 May 2022.
Has VMG 614 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VMG 614 has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2014.
Has the mileage on VMG 614 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Jun 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on VMG 614 find?
VMG 614 passed its latest MOT on 17 May 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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