1996 Formula 27 1.6L Petrol · Q454 VMR
1996 Formula 27 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1996. Recorded mileage 4,305 miles. MOT expired on 21 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORMULA 27
- Year / Origin
- 1996
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 4,305 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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Q454 VMR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2025
- 4,305 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Q454 VMR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Formula 27 Unknown (Q454 VMR) between May 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 May 2025 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: Steering (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))”.
Q454 VMR Mileage History
- 19/05/20223,852 mi
- 20/05/20223,852 mi
- 12/04/20243,859 mi+7 mi
- 16/05/20254,299 mi+440 mi
- 23/05/20254,305 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 150 miles per year across 5 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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