The DVLA MOT checker now gives you history with just VRN and make: https://mot-history.net/ Really useful to get an idea on how a car has been treated over its life, as it lists the pass/fail data plus advisories. Enjoy!
Its a little problematic with private plates..... lists the plates history and not just the car
Yep - Noticed that too as my old S2000 got put on a private plate shortly after I sold it. Works great if the car hasn't changed reg though :)
I thought this link would be more popular, it's fantastic for checking on cars that are up for sale etc
[QUOTE=kmb;788957]I thought this link would be more popular, it's fantastic for checking on cars that are up for sale etc[/QUOTE] agree I've used it a fair few times already, can anyone beat this Test date 5 June 2010 Expiry date 4 June 2011 Test Result Pass MOT test number 3208 3635 0143 Advisory notice item(s) Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2) Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2) Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1) Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h) Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h) Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a) Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a) Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b) Coolant leak Oil leak
Mine seemed to work ok with private plate
how on earth did that pass lol
[QUOTE=p fandango;788964]how on earth did that pass lol[/QUOTE] either the testers first day or he really didn't like Renaults :)
[QUOTE=expolicev70t5;788963]Mine seemed to work ok with private plate[/QUOTE] my private reg history only goes back to 2006, yet the plate was allocated 2002. & theirs no history for the cars original reg
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;788958]agree I've used it a fair few times already, can anyone beat this Test date 5 June 2010 Expiry date 4 June 2011 Test Result Pass MOT test number 3208 3635 0143 Advisory notice item(s) Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2) Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2) Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1) Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h) Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h) Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a) Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a) Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b) Coolant leak Oil leak[/QUOTE] Tester must popped a pill or something before getting started - That was very enthusiastic... amazing :lol:
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;788958]agree I've used it a fair few times already, can anyone beat this Test date 5 June 2010 Expiry date 4 June 2011 Test Result Pass MOT test number 3208 3635 0143 Advisory notice item(s) Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2) Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2) Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1) Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h) Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h) Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a) Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a) Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b) Coolant leak Oil leak[/QUOTE] You'll notice on Pollution the 480's previous MOT, there are no advisories. When I asked why, my mate said "I can't put advisories on fercking fails!" :lol:
[QUOTE=kmb;788970]Tester must popped a pill or something before getting started - That was very enthusiastic... amazing :lol:[/QUOTE] Must have been a barn find :lol: [QUOTE=Doingitsideways;788971]You'll notice on Pollution the 480's previous MOT, there are no advisories. When I asked why, my mate said "I can't put advisories on fercking fails!" :lol:[/QUOTE] no advisories for the last 3 MOTs :D the car is back with me btw (in the batcave anyway) all fixed up waiting for the front spoiler to go on
[QUOTE=p fandango;788967]my private reg history only goes back to 2006, yet the plate was allocated 2002. & theirs no history for the cars original reg[/QUOTE] I noticed this when I checked the Gul's mot history, so I think 2006 must have been when the electronic booking and recording for mot's came in and nothing is stored before then, just an idea and I may be proved wrong yet.
My poor old C70... :icon_soap Registration number: Y392VKX Mileage readings are currently only available for MOTs done from 1 August 2011. Vehicle make VOLVO Vehicle model C70 Date first used 31 December 2001 Fuel type Petrol Colour Blue MOT history of this vehicle Test date 14 November 2014 Test Result Fail Odometer reading 142,190 miles MOT test number 4878 3881 4393 Reason(s) for failure Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) Advisory notice item(s) Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) Test date 14 November 2014 Expiry date 9 December 2015 Test Result Pass Odometer reading 142,190 miles MOT test number 4390 7861 4363 Advisory notice item(s) Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) Test date 19 November 2013 Expiry date 9 December 2014 Test Result Pass Odometer reading 135,510 miles MOT test number 5773 5322 3351 Advisory notice item(s) Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) Oil leak engine top stabiliser bush in poor condition Coolant leak Test date 15 November 2013 Test Result Fail Odometer reading 135,383 miles MOT test number 7472 6991 3370 Reason(s) for failure Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Advisory notice item(s) Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) Oil leak engine top stabiliser bush in poor condition Test date 12 November 2012 Test Result Fail Odometer reading 126,349 miles MOT test number 8563 4711 2397 Reason(s) for failure Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) Advisory notice item(s) Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b) (SRS) light on
[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;788974]I noticed this when I checked the Gul's mot history, so I think 2006 must have been when the electronic booking and recording for mot's came in and nothing is stored before then, just an idea and I may be proved wrong yet.[/QUOTE] Yes, seems that the detail is missing from before 2006!
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;788966]either the testers first day or he really didn't like Renaults :)[/QUOTE] Forgot to add, this was the last MOT on the Renault :B_thumb: Test date 23 July 2015 Expiry date 22 July 2016 Test Result Pass Odometer reading 46,912 miles MOT test number 9595 5410 5249 Advisory notice item(s) vehicle fitted with plastic oversills and underbody coated with thick underseal
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;788978]Forgot to add, this was the last MOT on the Renault :B_thumb: Test date 23 July 2015 Expiry date 22 July 2016 Test Result Pass Odometer reading 46,912 miles MOT test number 9595 5410 5249 Advisory notice item(s) vehicle fitted with plastic oversills and underbody coated with thick underseal[/QUOTE] Is that your Renault 5 Turbo (was that you)? The oversills give it away - Such low mileage! Some of it done by a thief?
[QUOTE=kmb;788979]Is that your Renault 5 Turbo (was that you)? The oversills give it away - Such low mileage! Some of it done by a thief?[/QUOTE]
:lol: yes that's the one. I can't prove the mileage as have very little history with the car, but it isn't for selling so not worried about it. It's getting an engine swap atm
fecking tealeaves!!
It's really getting a different engine? :( Did they do some unseen damage, I must have missed that update. I assume you will keep it original and not be tempted by a later Clio engine swap...
[QUOTE=kmb;788981]It's really getting a different engine? :( Did they do some unseen damage, I must have missed that update. I assume you will keep it original and not be tempted by a later Clio engine swap...[/QUOTE] A rebuild was overdue before it was stolen, so when it came back I was watching the oil pressure for any excuse for some work :)...oh yeah I'm keeping it the pushrod 1397 cc, I like the cheap tax :D [ATTACH=CONFIG]29866[/ATTACH] Like I said it's not for selling so I'm not worried about any of this matching numbers lark. The new engine is a freshly built one to 200/210 CV (about 207 hp Cevennes spec I think) spec - steel liners & what have you. Same price as a rebuild for my standard one btw....there are big variations in prices for parts cos the people who buy them are just questuaries now rather than people who actually give a ££££ about cars :B_offtopi sorry :D
That's gonna be awesome, J! :D
[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;788986]That's gonna be awesome, J! :D[/QUOTE] certainly is matey, when I finally get my ££££ together & get that EFI sorted!
Private plates that have been transferred are an issue on this service at the moment.....I almost £££££ a brick when I saw the list of failures for mine - slowly realised it was Pedro's I was looking at pmsl - phew
[QUOTE=stephenevans99;788989]Private plates that have been transferred are an issue on this service at the moment.....I almost £££££ a brick when I saw the list of failures for mine - slowly realised it was Pedro's I was looking at pmsl - phew[/QUOTE] And James will have fixed all of those by now...
pmsl
The first M.O.T. the V70R had after we picked it up. Test date: 29 October 2014 Test Result: Fail Odometer reading: 196,592 miles MOT test number: 7498 3220 4348 Reason(s) for failure: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d) Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d) Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Advisory notice item(s): Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a) rear coil springs corroded body sill covers fitted child seat on rear seat not fitted at time of test rear tyres age cracked rear tyres wearing down close to limit
body sill covers fitted bit harsh!
Just checked the fleet. Turns out the MOTs ran out on the two dailies quite some time ago. Oops :lol:
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;788993]body sill covers fitted
bit harsh![/QUOTE]
This one's better.
So I just checked my old R. Finally found out the final mileage of the old clocks which was 233566 in 2011 so from 2007-2011 it did 10k? Given the state of it when I got it I reckon it was definitely a 300k car. The clocks must of frozen. It was in & I quote... Excellent used condition at 225k in 2007, 7 owners later in Jan 2013 I bought it on its last legs. Bet that car could tell some stories!
[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;788999]This one's better.
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:lol: surely should have been a fail?
This is brill, I checked back for an old Disco which I sold in 2007 because the bodyshell was shagged..... Heh, it lasted till 02/15 before collapsing all together, outstanding TT
This is very useful, cheers.
New link address is now up: https://www.gov.uk/check-mot-history
i use www.totalcarcheck.co.uk a seller of a car asked how i knew about the advisorys lol
Aaaah but that's not free :lol:
[QUOTE=kmb;789999]Aaaah but that's not free :lol:[/QUOTE] man after me own heart there...tight £££££££
More money for service light reset tools :lol:
[QUOTE=kmb;790004]More money for service light reset tools :lol:[/QUOTE] that was a purchase for the forum :P
it is FREE! put your Reg "click to check" and scroll down the page!!!
[QUOTE=yorkshire R;790026]it is FREE! put your Reg "click to check" and scroll down the page!!![/QUOTE] should have known a guy from yorkshire wouldn't let us down
how rude jamesy!!! saying that most of my friends have diesel cars lol
[QUOTE=yorkshire R;790028]how rude jamesy!!! saying that most of my friends have diesel cars lol[/QUOTE] my intent was compliments, sir :B_thumb:
did you go back to the website and scroll down? lol
[QUOTE=yorkshire R;790031]did you go back to the website and scroll down? lol[/QUOTE] I did mate pretty good, with colours too
Just noticed that the DVLA MOT check now goes back over 10 years for mileage, they've obviously got more info into the system, super helpful stuff, especially if checking out a car's history: https://www.check-mot.service.gov.uk/