2003 Optare Solo M850 4.3L Diesel · SCZ 3843
2003 Optare Solo M850 (4.3L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 271,485 miles. MOT valid until 06 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- OPTARE SOLO M850
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 271,485 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 4.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SCZ 3843 Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
- 271,485 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SCZ 3843 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 2003 Optare Solo M850 (SCZ 3843) between May 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 April 2026 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: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Nearside Front Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (a) (i))”; “Brake warning device not identifying low pressure (1.1.4 (a) (ii))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))”.
SCZ 3843 Mileage History
- 30/05/2024271,312 mi
- 17/08/2024271,381 mi+69 mi
- 08/04/2026271,485 mi+104 mi
Average of roughly 93 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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