1948 Desoto Coupe 5.7L Petrol · UVS 437
1948 Desoto Coupe (5.7L, petrol). First registered 30/12/1948. Recorded mileage 16,102 miles. MOT valid until 17/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- DESOTO COUPE
- Year / Origin
- 1948
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 16,102 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1948
- Engine
- 5700cc
UVS 437 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2026
- 16,102 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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UVS 437 Mileage History
- 19/07/202310,863 mi
- 19/07/202310,863 mi
- 15/08/202412,349 mi+1,486 mi
- 14/08/202514,606 mi+2,257 mi
- 19/08/202616,102 mi+1,496 mi
Average of roughly 1,698 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
UVS 437 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 1948 Desoto Coupe (UVS 437) between July 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 August 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: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (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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