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168. 1972 Rover P5B (modified)

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JYR 528K
✗ Untaxed - Tax due: 1 June 2019
MOT Exempt

Vehicle make: ROVER
Date of first registration: 2 March 1972
Year of manufacture: 1972
Cylinder capacity (cc): 3529 cc
Fuel type: PETROL
Export marker: No
Vehicle status: Not taxed
Vehicle colour: BLUE

The above details are from the DVLA vehicle check website and cazana.com.  The DVLA MOT history site says it is black and registered 1 July 1971.

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169. 1993 Toyota Starlet Soliel L

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Seen in Horley, Surrey.  The classic-car-london.com number plate is odd, it is a dealer selling classics at tens if not hundreds of thousands of pounds.

K520 RGO
✓ Taxed - Tax due: 1 August 2019
✓ MOT Expires: 31 July 2019

Vehicle make: TOYOTA
Date of first registration: 19 October 2004
Year of manufacture: 1993
Cylinder capacity (cc): 1330 cc
Fuel type: PETROL
Euro Status: Not available
Vehicle status: Taxed and due
Vehicle colour: BLUE

Current owner since July 2017
Mileage at last MOT: 14,724
Mileage since previous MOT: 1,997
 

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170. One owner 1985 Nissan Silvia ZX Turbo

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Seen in Golders Green, North London.  Previously appeared as vehicle no. 14 on the first page of this thread.

C25 TLK
✓ Taxed - Tax due: 1 September 2019
✓ MOT Expires: 22 April 2020

Vehicle make: NISSAN
Date of first registration: 9 September 1985
Year of manufacture: 1985
Cylinder capacity (cc): 1809 cc
Fuel type: PETROL
Export marker: No
Vehicle status: Tax not due
Vehicle colour: RED

Number of owners: 1
Mileage at last MOT: 161,090
Mileage since previous MOT: 6,852

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171. 1994 Ford Mondeo LX D Turbo hatchback

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Seen in Horley, Surrey.  Appears to have come off the road shortly after the last keeper change.

L61 HTF
✓ SORN
✗ No MOT - Expired 28 June 2017

Vehicle make: FORD
Date of first registration: 15 January 1994
Year of manufacture: 1994
Cylinder capacity (cc): 1753 cc
Fuel type: DIESEL
Export marker: No
Vehicle status: SORN in place
Vehicle colour: BLUE

Current owner since Jan 2017
Mileage at last MOT: 54,450
Mileage since previous MOT: 481

Not tested since the expiry of the last MOT.  Annual mileage was low and declining in the previous decade.
 

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172. 1993 Toyota Corolla GLi auto

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Seen in Horley, Surrey.

L827 AKE
✓ Taxed - Tax due: 1 March 2020
✓ MOT Expires: 8 March 2020

Vehicle make: TOYOTA
Date of first registration:26  August 1993
Year of manufacture: 1993
Cylinder capacity (cc): 1332 cc
Fuel type: PETROL
Export marker: No
Vehicle status: Tax not due
Vehicle colour: RED

Current owner since March 2001
Mileage at last MOT: 80,816
Mileage since previous MOT: 1,072

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173. 1969 Ford Transit 350 Custom towing unknown motorbike and sidecar

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Seen on the M6.

SJW 52G
✓ Taxed - Tax due: 1 November 2019
MOT Exempt

Vehicle make: FORD
Date of first registration: 8 November 2013
Year of manufacture: 1969
Cylinder capacity (cc): 2500 cc
Fuel type: DIESEL
Euro Status: Not available
Vehicle status: Tax not due
Vehicle colour: RED

Mileage at last MOT (2017): 43,510
Mileage since previous MOT: 2,056

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174. 1972 Austin 1300 GT

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NLD 464K
✓ Taxed - Tax due: 1 March 2020
MOT Exempt

Vehicle make: AUSTIN
Date of first registration: June 1972
Year of manufacture: 1972
Cylinder capacity (cc): 1275 cc
Fuel type: PETROL
Export marker: No
Vehicle status: Tax not due
Vehicle colour: YELLOW

Current owner since March 2010
Mileage at last MOT (2018): 56,670
Mileage since previous MOT: 86

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175. 1971 Bedford CF "Audrey"

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Seen serving as a cheese truck at the Bluedot festival, Jodrell Bank, Cheshire.

HFH 137K
✓ SORN
MOT Exempt

Vehicle details
Vehicle make: BEDFORD
Date of first registration: February 1972 (1 July 1971 on MOT site)
Year of manufacture: 1972
Cylinder capacity (cc): 0 cc
Fuel type: PETROL
Export marker: No
Vehicle status: SORN in place
Vehicle colour: PINK (ex ice cream van?)

Mileage at last MOT (2017): 31,116
Mileage was the same for all recorded MOTs, back to 2012.

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176. 1989 Mercedes-Benz E Class 250 TD Hearse

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Seen at the Bluedot festival, Jodrell Bank, Cheshire.
Unsurprisingly, it used to be black.  What did surprise me was the diesel engine, not very quiet for funerals!

G833 MNT
✓ Taxed - Tax due: 1 February 2020
✓ MOT Expires: 8 July 2020

Vehicle make: MERCEDES
Date of first registration: 2 October 1989
Year of manufacture: 1989
Cylinder capacity (cc): 2497 cc
Fuel type: DIESEL
Export marker: No
Vehicle status: Tax not due
Vehicle colour: BLACK

Mileage at last MOT: 125,956
Mileage since previous MOT: 1
Zero mileage increase in the previous 5 years, so presumably a faulty odometer.

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177. 1979 Leyland Sherpa Highwayman campervan

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Seen at Bluedot festival, Jodrell Bank, Cheshire.

VAE 919T
✓ Taxed - Tax due: 1 December 2019
✓ MOT Expires: 27 February 2020

Vehicle make: LEYLAND AM
Date of first registration: 1 February 1979
Year of manufacture: 1979
Cylinder capacity (cc): 1798 cc
Fuel type: PETROL
Export marker: No
Vehicle status: Tax not due
Vehicle colour: BROWN

Mileage at last MOT: 94,275
Mileage since previous MOT: 1,251

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178. 1959 Triumph TR3A

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Seen in Horley, Surrey.

MJT 383
✓ Taxed - Tax due: 1 May 2020
MOT Exempt

Vehicle make: TRIUMPH
Date of first registration: 17 September 1959
Year of manufacture: 1959
Cylinder capacity (cc): 1991 cc
Fuel type: PETROL
Export marker: No
Vehicle status: Tax not due
Vehicle colour: WHITE (previously BLUE)

Offered for sale in April 2018 with the following description:
"TR3A. 1959 original RHD UK car.  o/drive with adjustable steering column. A great club car, reliable and dependable e.g. Le Mans, Angouleme, Italian lakes and Stelvio. Recent expenditure includes new radiator, battery, starter motor and rebuilt steering box. Older restoration with original interior. Needs new carpets. Owned since 1996 and now reluctant sale due to failing health. £21,500"

Current owner since May 2018
Mileage at last MOT (2011): 60,721

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179. 1986 Volvo 360 GLS three door

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Seen in a very rainy Woking, Surrey.

C687 JHG
✓ Taxed - Tax due: 1 May 2020
✓ MOT Expires: 15 May 2020

Vehicle make: VOLVO
Date of first registration: 27 February 1986
Year of manufacture: 1986
Cylinder capacity (cc): 1986 cc
Fuel type: PETROL
Export marker: No
Vehicle status: Tax not due
Vehicle colour: BLUE

Current owner since Jan 1998
Mileage at last MOT: 66,878
Mileage since previous MOT: 763

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180. 1994 Lexus LS 400

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Seen in Horley, Surrey.

L460 VGP
✓ Taxed - Tax due: 1 June 2020
✓ MOT Expires: 19 April 2020

Vehicle make: LEXUS
Date of first registration: 27 April 1994
Year of manufacture: 1994
Cylinder capacity (cc): 3969 cc
Fuel type: PETROL
Export marker: No
Vehicle status: Tax not due
Vehicle colour: GREY

Current owner since July 2004
Mileage at last MOT: 149,832
Mileage since previous MOT: 762

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181. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380 SEL auto LWB

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Seen in South London.  Same owner for 31 years.

A1 DAT
✓ Taxed - Tax due: 1 September 2020
✓ MOT Expires: 25 February 2020

Vehicle make: MERCEDES
Date of first registration: 10 June 1985
Year of manufacture: 1985
Cylinder capacity (cc): 3839 cc
Fuel type: PETROL
Export marker: No
Vehicle status: Tax not due
Vehicle colour: GREEN

Current owner since Sep 1988
Mileage at last MOT: 128,035
Mileage since previous MOT: 1,417

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182. 1987 Renault 25 GTS auto

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Seen in Morden, South London.

E876 VGJ
✓ Taxed - Tax due: 1 November 2019
✓ MOT Expires: 7 October 2019

Vehicle make: RENAULT
Date of first registration: 1 August 1987
Year of manufacture: 1987
Cylinder capacity (cc): 1995 cc
Fuel type: PETROL
Export marker: No
Vehicle status: Tax not due
Vehicle colour: RED

Current owner since Jan 2009
Mileage at last MOT: 103,379
Mileage since previous MOT: 3,360

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183. 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfasud ti

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Only a dashcam capture, unfortunately.  This looked immaculate and has been with its current keeper for 39 years!  Seen in Reigate, Surrey.

BBW 730R
✓ Taxed - Tax due: 1 April 2020
✓ MOT Expires: 16 June 2020

Vehicle make: ALFA ROMEO
Date of first registration: 27 April 1977
Year of manufacture: 1976
Cylinder capacity (cc): 1186 cc
Fuel type: PETROL
Export marker: No
Vehicle status: Tax not due
Vehicle colour: ORANGE

Current owner since Oct 1980
Mileage at last MOT: 72,714
Mileage since previous MOT: 346
No current MOT between April 2008 and June 2010.
 

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184. 1988 Toyota Celica GT auto

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Seen in Smallfield, Surrey.  I think this is the first car I've checked that has had a 29th February registration date.

E177 FPA
✓ Taxed - Tax due: 1 January 2020
✓ MOT Expires: 1 February 2020

Vehicle make: TOYOTA
Date of first registration: 29 February 1988
Year of manufacture: 1988
Cylinder capacity (cc): 1998 cc
Fuel type: PETROL
Export marker: No
Vehicle status: Tax not due
Vehicle colour: WHITE

Current owner since Jan 2016
Mileage at last MOT: 109,466
Mileage since previous MOT: 10,440

No MOT history prior to 2016, which suggests it had been off the road for at least a decade.

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185. 1972 SAAB 95 V4

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Seen in Smallfield, Surrey.

MGL 565K
✓ Taxed - Tax due: 1 May 2020
MOT Exempt

Vehicle make: SAAB
Date of first registration: 3 May 1972
Year of manufacture: 1972
Cylinder capacity (cc): 1498 cc
Fuel type:PETROL
Export marker:No
Vehicle status:Tax not due
Vehicle colour: GREEN

Current owner since May 2018
Mileage at last MOT (2018): 15,602
Mileage since previous MOT: 326

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186. One owner 1996 Renault Espace RT Alize TD

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Seen in Whetstone, North London.

N674 LGP
✓ Taxed - Tax due: 1 March 2020
✓ MOT Expires: 25 April 2020

Vehicle make:RENAULT
Date of first registration: 15 March 1996
Year of manufacture: 1996
Cylinder capacity (cc): 2068 cc
Fuel type:DIESEL
Export marker:No
Vehicle status:Tax not due
Vehicle colour: RED

Mileage at last MOT: 104,311
Mileage since previous MOT: 720

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187. 1967 Rambler Rebel SST convertible and 1940s-50s Riley RM

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Seen on the M25 on a transporter that was otherwise full of modern cars.  The Rebel seems to have been UK registered from new.

MBU 789E
✗ Untaxed - Tax due: 29 August 2019
MOT Exempt

Vehicle make: RAMBLER
Date of first registration: 22 July 1967
Year of manufacture: 1967
Cylinder capacity (cc): 3802 cc
Fuel type:PETROL
Export marker:No
Vehicle status:Not taxed
Vehicle colour: WHITE

Mileage at last MOT (2018): 77,518
Mileage since previous MOT: 79

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188. 1984 VW Passat L Estate

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Seen in Totteridge, north London.  Failed an MOT on 12 points in 2009 and never restested since.

Registration number: B423 VYW
✗ Untaxed - Tax due: 01 June 2009
✗ No MOT - Expired: 31 May 2009

Vehicle details
Vehicle make VOLKSWAGEN
Date of first registration 1 August 1984
Year of manufacture 1984
Cylinder capacity (cc) 1600 cc
Fuel type PETROL
Export marker No
Vehicle status Not taxed
Vehicle colour WHITE

Number of owners 3
Current owner since Aug 1988
Mileage at last MOT (2009, fail): 103,348
Mileage since previous MOT: 3,571

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189. 1993 Jaguar XJ Sovereign 3.2

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Seen in Islington, North London.

L200 MHC
✓ Taxed - Tax due: 1 November 2019
✓ MOT Expires: 11 July 2020

Vehicle make: JAGUAR
Date of first registration: 1 August 1993
Year of manufacture: 1993
Cylinder capacity (cc): 3239 cc
Fuel type: PETROL
Export marker: No
Vehicle status: Tax not due
Vehicle colour: RED

Current owner since Dec 2007
Mileage at last MOT: 93,558
Mileage since previous MOT: 669
Only 3,000 miles covered in the last decade.

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190. 1993 BMW 318i Lux auto Cabriolet and 1983 Mercedes 380 SL auto

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Seen in Islington, North London.  The Mercedes is left hand drive and registered in the UK in 2018.

K954 YPD
✓ Taxed - Tax due: 1 May 2020
✗ No MOT - Expired: 3 May 2019

Vehicle make: BMW
Date of first registration: 5 May 1993
Year of manufacture: 1993
Cylinder capacity (cc): 1796 cc
Fuel type: PETROL
Export marker: No
Vehicle status: Tax not due
Vehicle colour: RED

Current owner since May 2009
Mileage at last MOT: 80,187
Mileage since previous MOT: 214
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JDV 107Y
✓ Taxed - Tax due: 1 August 2020
✓ MOT Expires: 16 May 2020

Vehicle make: MERCEDES
Date of first registration: July 2018
Year of manufacture: 1983
Cylinder capacity (cc): 3800 cc
Fuel type: PETROL
Export marker: No
Vehicle status: Tax not due
Vehicle colour: SILVER

Current owner since Aug 2018
Mileage at last MOT: 110,625
Mileage since previous MOT: 870

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191. 1984 Ford Sierra L three door

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Seen in Surrey.  Awful dashcam at dusk picture, but an ordinary three door Sierra is such a rare sight.  Some subtle modifications and it has a 1998cc engine, possibly a Ford I4, but still badged 1.6 L.

A904 SVW
✓ Taxed - Tax due: 1 December 2019
✓ MOT Expires: 15 November 2019

Vehicle make: FORD
Date of first registration: 12 March 1984
Year of manufacture: 1984
Cylinder capacity (cc): 1998 cc
Fuel type: PETROL
Export marker: No
Vehicle status: Tax not due
Vehicle colour: BLUE

Current owner since Oct 2010
Mileage at last MOT: 32,591
Mileage since previous MOT: 164

No MOT in place between June 2007 and December 2011.

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192. 1996 LDV 200 2.6t City

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Seen in Barnet, North London.  The Maestro in the background has already featured as vehicle no.41 in this thread.

Seen again in 2022

N939 FEV
✓ SORN
✗ No MOT - Expired: 3 April 2012

Vehicle make: LDV
Date of first registration: 28 March 1996
Year of manufacture:1996
Cylinder capacity (cc):1900 cc
Fuel type:DIESEL
Vehicle status: SORN in place
Vehicle colour: WHITE

Current owner since Mar 2006
Mileage at last MOT: 44,359

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193. One owner 1991 Rover Metro 1.1 C

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Seen in Barnet, North London.  I've photgraphed this car before (No. 32 in this thread) but I like it, so here it is again, looking much the same as last time!

H194 GLL
✓ Taxed - Tax due: 1 July 2020
✓ MOT Expires: 13 July 2020

Vehicle make: ROVER
Date of first registration: 1 February 1991
Year of manufacture: 1991
Cylinder capacity (cc): 1118 cc
Fuel type:PETROL
Export marker: No
Vehicle status: Tax not due
Vehicle colour: WHITE

Number of owners: 1
Mileage at last MOT: 56,818
Mileage since previous MOT: 259

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194. 1950 Bentley Mark VI two door

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And now for some proper class.  Seen in Tesco car park of all places.  When I win the lottery, I shall drive to the supermarket in something like this.

With a coachbuilt 2 door body, possibly by James Young.    I don't know what happened in the 42 years before it was registered!

LNC 711
✓ Taxed - Tax due: 1 December 2019
MOT Exempt

Vehicle make: BENTLEY
Date of first registration: 27 August 1992
Year of manufacture: 1950
Cylinder capacity (cc): 4257 cc
Fuel type: PETROL
Export marker: No
Vehicle status: Tax not due
Vehicle colour: GREY

Current owner since Dec 2016.

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195. 1995 Mitsubishi Colt GLX auto

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Another supermarket car park and something more modest, but with a very 90s side graphic that is specifically for a Colt GLX, just in case you thought it might be a lesser model.

N771 PLJ
✓ Taxed - Tax due: 1 February 2020
✓ MOT Expires: 21 July 2020

Vehicle make: MITSUBISHI
Date of first registration: 10 August 1995
Year of manufacture: 1995
Cylinder capacity (cc): 1597 cc
Fuel type: PETROL
Export marker: No
Vehicle status: Tax not due
Vehicle colour: WHITE

Current owner since Sep 2001
Mileage at last MOT: 57,368
Mileage since previous MOT: 1,230

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