Land Rover 88
Green · Petrol · 1956
VVS 256MOT history
VVS 256 is a green petrol Land Rover 88 first used on 31 Oct 1956. Its MOT expired on 4 Dec 2023 and it has passed 5 of 8 MOT tests, with 77,057 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Dec 2023
- Mileage
- 77,057 mi
- At MOT on 5 Dec 2022
- MOT tests
- 8
- 5 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 36 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- VVS 256
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- 88
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Year of manufacture
- 1956
- First used
- 31 Oct 1956
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Dec 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Dec 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
VVS 256 was last recorded at 77,057 miles on 5 Dec 2022, 226 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2011.
- Previous MOT
- 76,831 miles · 17 Nov 2011
- Between the last two tests
- 226 miles
- Average per year
- 36 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 77,057 miles
- 2011 – 76,831 miles
- 2010 – 76,748 miles
- 2008 – 76,539 miles
- 2007 – 76,491 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass77,057 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2008–2010
Full MOT history
8 tests since 26 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass77,057 miles (+226)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 77,057 miles
- Test number
- 765550951584
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,831 miles (+83)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 76,831 miles
- Test number
- 896691521328
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,748 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 76,748 miles
- Test number
- 363827160420
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,748 miles (+209)8 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,748 miles
- Test number
- 354412620250
- DangerousNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- DangerousNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- DangerousOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- DangerousOffside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- DangerousOffside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- DangerousWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Pass76,539 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 76,539 miles
- Test number
- 672686978135
- NoteRear prop shaft splines worn
Fail76,539 miles (+48)13 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,539 miles
- Test number
- 512570428121
- FailureBrake clevis joint excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
- FailureBrake pedal actuating linkage has excessive wear in the eye of the clevis joint (3.3.A.1g)
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureHeadlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureMechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
- FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureRear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteRear prop shaft splines worn
Pass76,491 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2008
- Odometer
- 76,491 miles
- Test number
- 482378727116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,491 miles4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,491 miles
- Test number
- 764236617167
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Questions about VVS 256
- What vehicle is registration VVS 256 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show VVS 256 on a green petrol Land Rover 88 first used on 31 Oct 1956. 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 VVS 256 currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on VVS 256 expired on 4 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on VVS 256?
- The MOT on VVS 256 expired on 4 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has VVS 256 done?
- VVS 256 was recorded at 77,057 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2022, an average of 36 miles a year.
- Has VVS 256 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. VVS 256 has failed 3 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2010.
- Has the mileage on VVS 256 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 VVS 256 find?
- VVS 256 passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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