1983 Bristol Britannia 5.9L Petrol · A188 KRK
1983 Bristol Britannia (5.9L, petrol). First registered 30 Nov 1983. Recorded mileage 32,584 miles. MOT valid until 07 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- BRISTOL BRITANNIA
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 32,584 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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A188 KRK Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2026
- 32,584 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A188 KRK 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 1983 Bristol Britannia (A188 KRK) between September 2006 and October 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 09 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Direction indicator not working all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
A188 KRK Mileage History
- 29/09/200628,079 mi
- 08/10/200728,560 mi+481 mi
- 22/10/200828,710 mi+150 mi
- 02/12/200929,105 mi+395 mi
- 01/12/201029,361 mi+256 mi
- 01/12/201029,361 mi
- 06/12/201129,825 mi+464 mi
- 21/12/201230,132 mi+307 mi
- 26/11/201330,355 mi+223 mi
- 17/12/201430,499 mi+144 mi
- 26/02/201631,119 mi+620 mi
- 21/06/201831,541 mi+422 mi
- 02/07/201831,544 mi+3 mi
- 31/07/201932,113 mi+569 mi
- 07/10/202432,252 mi+139 mi
- 07/10/202632,569 mi+317 mi
- 09/10/202632,584 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 225 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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