2009 Bristol Blenheim 5.9L Petrol · EL51 GAS
2009 Bristol Blenheim (5.9L, petrol). First registered 19 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 57,358 miles. MOT expired on 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BRISTOL BLENHEIM
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,358 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
EL51 GAS Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/10/2026
- 57,358 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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EL51 GAS Mileage History
- 17/02/201216,310 mi
- 01/03/201319,028 mi+2,718 mi
- 01/03/201319,028 mi
- 03/03/201421,833 mi+2,805 mi
- 03/03/201421,833 mi
- 24/03/2015236,525 mi+214,692 mi
- 01/04/201625,711 mi-210,814 mi
- 21/04/201729,691 mi+3,980 mi
- 09/04/201833,691 mi+4,000 mi
- 04/04/201937,290 mi+3,599 mi
- 31/08/202039,327 mi+2,037 mi
- 28/08/202139,680 mi+353 mi
- 31/08/202139,681 mi+1 mi
- 08/08/202240,180 mi+499 mi
- 08/08/202240,180 mi
- 02/10/202343,380 mi+3,200 mi
- 01/10/202448,205 mi+4,825 mi
- 03/10/202448,247 mi+42 mi
- 03/10/202553,074 mi+4,827 mi
- 08/10/202657,358 mi+4,284 mi
Average of roughly 2,804 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
EL51 GAS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Bristol Blenheim (EL51 GAS) between February 2012 and October 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 08 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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