2001 Weightlifter 3STD-9.6 1.6L Petrol · C 163
2001 Weightlifter 3STD-9.6 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2001. MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- WEIGHTLIFTER 3STD-9.6
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Nov 1989)
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C 163 Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/01/2026
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C 163 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Weightlifter 3Std-9.6 (C 163) between October 2017 and January 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 January 2026 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: Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
Recorded failure items include: “nearside Actuators, hydraulic master & wheel cylinders, valves and servos: insecure but still operational. Air actuator ”.
C 163 Mileage History
- 11/10/20170 mi
- 20/10/20170 mi
- 19/10/20180 mi
- 22/11/20180 mi
- 18/10/20190 mi
- 07/11/20190 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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