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Black · Hybrid electric (clean) · 2018 · 2,494 cc

DS 8980MOT history

DS 8980 is a black hybrid electric (clean) Lexus RC first used on 31 May 2018. Its MOT is valid until 30 May 2027 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 41,827 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 May 2027
Mileage
41,827 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
9
6 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,839 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
DS 8980
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Lexus
Model
RC
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Hybrid electric (clean)
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
31 May 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

DS 8980 was last recorded at 41,827 miles on 12 May 2026, 1,810 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,017 miles · 19 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,810 miles
Average per year
1,839 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 41,827 miles
  • 2025 – 40,017 miles
  • 2024 – 38,439 miles
  • 2023 – 36,196 miles
  • 2022 – 33,915 miles
  • 2021 – 32,642 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,827 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking brake lever travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

9 tests since 14 May 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2027
    Odometer
    41,827 miles
    Test number
    202085361805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail41,827 miles (+1,810)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,827 miles
    Test number
    953358695090
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass40,017 miles (+1,578)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2026
    Odometer
    40,017 miles
    Test number
    146782711696
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass38,439 miles (+2,243)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    38,439 miles
    Test number
    759144815415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged To outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass36,196 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    36,196 miles
    Test number
    528870941747
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever travel

  6. Fail36,194 miles (+2,279)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,194 miles
    Test number
    997431648849
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever travel

  7. Pass33,915 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2023
    Odometer
    33,915 miles
    Test number
    317114516919
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail33,915 miles (+1,273)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,915 miles
    Test number
    481121095896
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass32,642 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2022
    Odometer
    32,642 miles
    Test number
    445425959458
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing low

Questions about DS 8980

What vehicle is registration DS 8980 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show DS 8980 on a black hybrid electric (clean) Lexus RC first used on 31 May 2018. 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 DS 8980 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on DS 8980 is valid until 30 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on DS 8980?
The MOT on DS 8980 is valid until 30 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has DS 8980 done?
DS 8980 was recorded at 41,827 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 1,839 miles a year.
Has DS 8980 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. DS 8980 has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2026.
Has the mileage on DS 8980 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 DS 8980 find?
DS 8980 passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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