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Riley 1.5

Black · Petrol · 1961 · 1,489 cc

403 XULMOT history

403 XUL is a black petrol Riley 1.5 first used on 4 Jan 1961. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 5 of 7 MOT tests, with 96,656 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
96,656 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
7
5 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,195 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
403 XUL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Riley
Model
1.5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,489 cc
Year of manufacture
1961
First used
4 Jan 1961
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

403 XUL was last recorded at 96,656 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,652 miles · 17 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
2,195 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,656 miles
  • 2025 – 96,279 miles
  • 2011 – 56,237 miles
  • 2010 – 56,197 miles
  • 2007 – 56,194 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,656 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

7 tests since 21 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,656 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    96,656 miles
    Test number
    906889374215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail96,652 miles (+373)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,652 miles
    Test number
    422560503797
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm fractured Control arm broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gator split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass96,279 miles (+40,042)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    96,279 miles
    Test number
    810967264463
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Center mount (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose Rear box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass56,237 miles (+40)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    56,237 miles
    Test number
    426347311225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  5. Pass56,197 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    56,197 miles
    Test number
    384072490418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass56,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    56,194 miles
    Test number
    690367447345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail56,194 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,194 miles
    Test number
    154265827387
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Questions about 403 XUL

What vehicle is registration 403 XUL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 403 XUL on a black petrol Riley 1.5 first used on 4 Jan 1961. 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 403 XUL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 403 XUL is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 403 XUL?
The MOT on 403 XUL is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 403 XUL done?
403 XUL was recorded at 96,656 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 2,195 miles a year.
Has 403 XUL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 403 XUL has failed 2 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on 403 XUL 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 403 XUL find?
403 XUL passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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