AJS 16MS

Black · Petrol · 1958 · 350 cc

178 XWEMOT history

178 XWE is a black petrol AJS 16MS first used on 31 Dec 1958. Its MOT expired on 10 Sept 2025 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 86,522 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Sept 2025
Mileage
86,522 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2024
MOT tests
9
6 passed · 3 failed
Per year
56 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
178 XWE
Registration format
Dateless
Make
AJS
Model
16MS
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
350 cc
Year of manufacture
1958
First used
31 Dec 1958
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

178 XWE was last recorded at 86,522 miles on 11 Sept 2024, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2010.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,507 miles · 8 Apr 2010
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
56 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 86,522 miles
  • 2010 – 86,507 miles
  • 2009 – 86,438 miles
  • 2008 – 85,915 miles
  • 2006 – 85,514 miles
  • 2005 – 85,461 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,522 miles
  • AdvisoryLights masked daytime use only

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 24 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,522 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    86,522 miles
    Test number
    262778752086
    • AdvisoryLights masked daytime use only

  2. Fail86,507 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,507 miles
    Test number
    161818690439
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.7.3a)
    • Repaired at testStop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

  3. Pass86,507 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    86,507 miles
    Test number
    381808090007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail86,438 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,438 miles
    Test number
    324011989108
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.7.3a)

  5. Pass86,438 miles (+523)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    86,438 miles
    Test number
    703001589137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass85,915 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    85,915 miles
    Test number
    603277308174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail85,915 miles (+401)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,915 miles
    Test number
    223392608113
    • FailureDrive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
    • FailureHeadlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
    • FailureHeadlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
    • FailureRear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
    • FailureStop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
    • NoteTyres flat

  8. Pass85,514 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    85,514 miles
    Test number
    324459176133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass85,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    85,461 miles
    Test number
    842826235271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 178 XWE

What vehicle is registration 178 XWE currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 178 XWE on a black petrol AJS 16MS first used on 31 Dec 1958. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 178 XWE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 178 XWE expired on 10 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 178 XWE?
The MOT on 178 XWE expired on 10 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 178 XWE done?
178 XWE was recorded at 86,522 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2024, an average of 56 miles a year.
Has 178 XWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 178 XWE has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2010.
Has the mileage on 178 XWE ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 178 XWE find?
178 XWE passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2024 with 1 advisory: lights masked daytime use only.

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