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Blue · Petrol · 1951 · 5,000 cc

GCO 152MOT history

GCO 152 is a blue petrol Riley first used on 17 Jan 1951. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 4,339 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Mar 2027
Mileage
4,339 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
485 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
GCO 152
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Riley
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1951
First used
17 Jan 1951
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

GCO 152 was last recorded at 4,339 miles on 7 Mar 2026, 222 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
4,117 miles · 10 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
222 miles
Average per year
485 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 4,339 miles
  • 2025 – 4,117 miles
  • 2024 – 3,933 miles
  • 2023 – 3,757 miles
  • 2022 – 3,516 miles
  • 2021 – 3,402 miles
  • 2020 – 3,243 miles
  • 2019 – 2,821 miles
  • 2018 – 1,891 miles
  • 2017 – 10 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass4,339 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp patterns poorRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive slight transmission area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both shackle bushes worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive minor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

11 tests since 1 Apr 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass4,339 miles (+222)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    4,339 miles
    Test number
    959253996957
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp patterns poor

  2. Pass4,117 miles (+184)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    4,117 miles
    Test number
    289961061086
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps slightly loose & patterns poor

  3. Pass3,933 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    3,933 miles
    Test number
    990393792029
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both shackle bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail3,933 miles (+176)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,933 miles
    Test number
    338638462724
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak slight
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both shackle bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass3,757 miles (+241)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    3,757 miles
    Test number
    700090981668
    • AdvisoryBoth Headlight aims poor
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washers weak

  6. Pass3,516 miles (+114)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    3,516 miles
    Test number
    130638408403
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp patterns poor

  7. Pass3,402 miles (+159)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    3,402 miles
    Test number
    964714285545
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp patterns poor

  8. Pass3,243 miles (+422)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    3,243 miles
    Test number
    699770671608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass2,821 miles (+930)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    2,821 miles
    Test number
    732272758401
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp patterns poor

  10. Pass1,891 miles (+1,881)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    1,891 miles
    Test number
    882040628363
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp patterns poor

  11. Pass10 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    10 miles
    Test number
    892490535375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about GCO 152

What vehicle is registration GCO 152 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show GCO 152 on a blue petrol Riley first used on 17 Jan 1951. 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 GCO 152 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on GCO 152 is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on GCO 152?
The MOT on GCO 152 is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has GCO 152 done?
GCO 152 was recorded at 4,339 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2026, an average of 485 miles a year.
Has GCO 152 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. GCO 152 has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on GCO 152 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 GCO 152 find?
GCO 152 passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front wheel bearing has slight play; headlamp patterns poor.

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