1980 Gillies & LEW GLS D4 Diesel · C986 BLJ
1980 Gillies & LEW GLS D4 (diesel). First registered 01 Jan 1980. MOT expired on 31 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- GILLIES & LEW GLS D4
- Year / Origin
- 1980 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (14 Oct 1993)
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C986 BLJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/01/2025
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C986 BLJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1980 Gillies & Lew Gls D4 (C986 BLJ) between November 2021 and January 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 January 2025 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: Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Roller Brake Test: With the parking brake fully applied: the specified brake effort is not met. (73.1.b)”; “All Roller Brake Test Machines: With the service brake fully applied: the specified brake effort is not met. (71.1.d.v)”.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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