2001 Optare Solo M920 4.3L Diesel · OV51 OOB
2001 Optare Solo M920 (4.3L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2001. Recorded mileage 704,746 km. MOT expired on 13 Jul 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- OPTARE SOLO M920
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Odometer
- 704,746 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 4.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV51 OOB Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2024
- 704,746 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV51 OOB 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 2001 Optare Solo M920 (OV51 OOB) between July 2024 and July 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 July 2024 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: Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))”.
OV51 OOB Odometer History
- 08/07/2024704,652 km
- 15/07/2024704,746 km+94 km
Average of roughly 4,987 km per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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