1954 Bristol 403 2.0L Petrol · HVH 34
1954 Bristol 403 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1954. Recorded mileage 57,245 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BRISTOL 403
- Year / Origin
- 1954 · Portsmouth
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,245 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1954
- Engine
- 1971cc
HVH 34 Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/04/2025
- 57,245 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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HVH 34 Mileage History
- 25/02/202557,227 mi
- 03/04/202557,245 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 178 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
HVH 34 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1954 Bristol 403 (HVH 34) between February 2025 and April 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 April 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: Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Offside Semaphore indicator arm not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Semaphore indicator arm not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”.