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1983 Same Diesel · DFL 471Y

DFL 471Y

1983 Same (diesel). First registered 01 Mar 1983. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2023.

Make & Model
SAME
Year / Origin
1983 · Chester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 29 Sept 2023
Road Tax
Untaxed (29 Oct 1991)
Recorded Mileage
—
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 29 Sept 2023
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 29 Oct 1991
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
1983
Engine
---
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DFL 471Y Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2022
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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DFL 471Y MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 May 2026, 11:59
MOT Analysis

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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Same Unknown (DFL 471Y) between September 2022 and September 2022.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 30 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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50
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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