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1939 Bugatti T57C 3.3L Petrol · 57 C

57 C

1939 Bugatti T57C (3.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1939. Recorded mileage 27,666 km. MOT expired on 17 May 2013. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.

Make & Model
BUGATTI T57C
Year / Origin
1939
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 17 May 2013
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
Recorded Odometer
27,666 km
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 3.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 17 May 2013
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Sept 2027
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1939
Engine
3300cc
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57 C Key Findings

  • 9 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2012
  • 27,666 km recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)

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57 C MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Nov 2026, 10:46
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1939 Bugatti T57C (57 C) between July 2006 and May 2012.

The record contains 8 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 18 May 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

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57 C Odometer History

  1. 18/07/200623,550 km
  2. 15/11/200623,931 km+381 km
  3. 26/07/200825,798 mi
  4. 23/07/200926,226 km
  5. 20/10/200926,532 mi
  6. 20/10/200926,532 mi
  7. 18/10/201027,000 km
  8. 13/10/201127,574 km+574 km
  9. 18/05/201227,666 km+92 km

Average of roughly 706 km per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
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