1993 FSO Polonez 1.6L Petrol · L823 DBB
1993 FSO Polonez (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1993. Recorded mileage 42,342 miles. MOT expired on 04 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- FSO POLONEZ
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,342 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L823 DBB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2024
- 42,342 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L823 DBB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Fso Polonez (L823 DBB) between March 2019 and August 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))”.
L823 DBB Mileage History
- 06/03/201941,234 km
- 09/03/201941,262 km+28 km
- 31/07/202442,340 mi
- 06/08/202442,342 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 204 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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