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Jensen S-Type

Cream · Petrol · 1939 · 3,621 cc

AEA 311MOT history

AEA 311 is a cream petrol Jensen S-Type first used on 2 Mar 1939. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 56,787 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
56,787 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
162 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
AEA 311
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Jensen
Model
S-Type
Colour
Cream
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,621 cc
Year of manufacture
1939
First used
2 Mar 1939
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

AEA 311 was last recorded at 56,787 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 71 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,716 miles · 24 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
71 miles
Average per year
162 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,787 miles
  • 2025 – 56,716 miles
  • 2024 – 56,338 miles
  • 2023 – 56,232 miles
  • 2022 – 56,222 miles
  • 2021 – 56,136 miles
  • 2020 – 55,995 miles
  • 2018 – 54,871 miles
  • 2012 – 53,826 miles
  • 2010 – 53,726 miles
  • 2009 – 53,705 miles
  • 2008 – 53,674 miles
  • 2007 – 53,612 miles
  • 2006 – 53,561 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,787 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel buckled slightly
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper damper link (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,787 miles (+71)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    56,787 miles
    Test number
    778636107498
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel buckled slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper damper link (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass56,716 miles (+378)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    56,716 miles
    Test number
    680412180033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Pass56,338 miles (+106)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    56,338 miles
    Test number
    565514153562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass56,232 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    56,232 miles
    Test number
    488930014333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail56,222 miles (+86)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,222 miles
    Test number
    233068873226
    • MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Linkage (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Pass56,136 miles (+141)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    56,136 miles
    Test number
    188337268738
    • AdvisoryBrake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

  7. Pass55,995 miles (+248)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    55,995 miles
    Test number
    565309873727
    • AdvisoryFront leaf spring ,slightly miss alined
    • AdvisoryOffside Front king pin slight play

  8. Pass55,747 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    55,747 miles
    Test number
    448314005131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail55,736 miles (+865)5 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,736 miles
    Test number
    535314392496
    • DangerousNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

  10. Pass54,871 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    54,871 miles
    Test number
    345301651426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail54,854 miles (+1,028)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,854 miles
    Test number
    242358037141
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • FailureRear reflector missing both (1.5.1a)
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  12. Pass53,826 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    53,826 miles
    Test number
    489573292197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,726 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    53,726 miles
    Test number
    614283360083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass53,705 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    53,705 miles
    Test number
    554678969047
    • NoteNearside front and nearside rear.and offside rear shock absorber units slightly damp.

  15. Fail53,705 miles (+31)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,705 miles
    Test number
    703668569028
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNearside front and nearside rear.and offside rear shock absorber units slightly damp.

  16. Pass53,674 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    53,674 miles
    Test number
    740168688040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,612 miles (+51)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    53,612 miles
    Test number
    880118027166
    • NoteBoth rear shock units slightly damp.

  18. Pass53,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    53,561 miles
    Test number
    324833826188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about AEA 311

What vehicle is registration AEA 311 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show AEA 311 on a cream petrol Jensen S-Type first used on 2 Mar 1939. 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 AEA 311 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on AEA 311 is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on AEA 311?
The MOT on AEA 311 is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has AEA 311 done?
AEA 311 was recorded at 56,787 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 162 miles a year.
Has AEA 311 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. AEA 311 has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on AEA 311 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 AEA 311 find?
AEA 311 passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear wheel buckled slightly; offside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper damper link; steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel.

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