No, P461 SUW is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for P461 SUW?

The MOT for P461 SUW is valid and due for renewal on or before 15 January 2016.

What is the recorded mileage of P461 SUW?

The recorded mileage for P461 SUW is 509,128 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P461 SUW ULEZ compliant?

No, P461 SUW does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1997 Carbodies Taxi/hire CAR 2.7L Diesel · P461 SUW

P461 SUW

1997 Carbodies Taxi/hire CAR (2.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 1997. Recorded mileage 509,128 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jan 2016. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: CARBODIES TAXI/HIRE CAR
Year / Origin: 1997 · Preston
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 15 Jan 2016
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 509,128 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 2.7L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

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SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Fuel Type

DIESEL

Year

1997

Engine

2664cc

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P461 SUW Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2015
509,128 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)

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P461 SUW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Nov 2026, 05:31

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Carbodies Taxi/Hire Car (P461 SUW) between June 2012 and January 2015.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 16 January 2015 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 (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.

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P461 SUW Mileage History

19/06/2012499,831 mi
01/11/201350,670 mi-449,161 mi
13/11/2013506,731 mi+456,061 mi
08/01/2015509,127 mi+2,396 mi
16/01/2015509,128 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 3,608 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

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/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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