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Riley 1.5

Black · Petrol · 1960 · 1,800 cc

DSL 878MOT history

DSL 878 is a black petrol Riley 1.5 first used on 29 Aug 1960. Its MOT expired on 7 Nov 2023 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 14,076 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Nov 2023
Mileage
14,076 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2022
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
540 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
DSL 878
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Riley
Model
1.5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1960
First used
29 Aug 1960
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

DSL 878 was last recorded at 14,076 miles on 8 Nov 2022, 1,045 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
13,031 miles · 15 Aug 2017
Between the last two tests
1,045 miles
Average per year
540 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 14,076 miles
  • 2017 – 13,031 miles
  • 2016 – 12,754 miles
  • 2015 – 11,486 miles
  • 2014 – 10,255 miles
  • 2012 – 8,573 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass14,076 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

8 tests since 30 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass14,076 miles (+1,045)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    14,076 miles
    Test number
    485482990720
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass13,031 miles (+277)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    13,031 miles
    Test number
    767946651463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass12,754 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    12,754 miles
    Test number
    706443408655
    • AdvisorySlight imbalance front brakes
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from both rear shockabsorbers
    • AdvisorySlight play n/s front suspension lower trunnion

  4. Fail12,754 miles (+1,268)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,754 miles
    Test number
    637870123005
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • AdvisorySlight imbalance front brakes
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from both rear shockabsorbers
    • AdvisorySlight play n/s front suspension lower trunnion

  5. Pass11,486 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    11,486 miles
    Test number
    697386755190
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  6. Fail11,484 miles (+1,229)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,484 miles
    Test number
    428659145183
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSteering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureTrack rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteO/s floor corroded [jacking point]

  7. Pass10,255 miles (+1,682)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    10,255 miles
    Test number
    545940844164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass8,573 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    8,573 miles
    Test number
    247313442222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about DSL 878

What vehicle is registration DSL 878 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show DSL 878 on a black petrol Riley 1.5 first used on 29 Aug 1960. 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 DSL 878 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on DSL 878 expired on 7 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on DSL 878?
The MOT on DSL 878 expired on 7 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has DSL 878 done?
DSL 878 was recorded at 14,076 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2022, an average of 540 miles a year.
Has DSL 878 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. DSL 878 has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2016.
Has the mileage on DSL 878 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 DSL 878 find?
DSL 878 passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2022 with 1 advisory: nearside integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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