1997 Boom Family 1.6L Petrol · P68 VRF
1997 Boom Family (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 11,923 km. MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- BOOM FAMILY
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 11,923 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P68 VRF Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/09/2025
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P68 VRF Odometer History
- 05/07/20227,376 km
- 12/07/202311,923 km+4,547 km
Average of roughly 4,463 km per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
P68 VRF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Boom Family (P68 VRF) between July 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
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