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Grey · Petrol · 1952 · 3,995 cc

MXY 218MOT history

MXY 218 is a grey petrol Jensen first used on 11 Jul 1952. Its MOT expired on 17 Nov 2012 and it has passed 1 of 4 MOT tests, with 86,769 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Nov 2012
Mileage
86,769 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2022
MOT tests
4
1 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MXY 218
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Jensen
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,995 cc
Year of manufacture
1952
First used
11 Jul 1952
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Nov 2012
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

MXY 218 was last recorded at 86,769 miles on 30 Mar 2022, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2011.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,742 miles · 18 Nov 2011
Between the last two tests
27 miles
Average per year
3 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 86,769 miles
  • 2011 – 86,742 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail86,769 miles
  • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
  • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

What MOT failures 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 brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

4 tests since 10 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail86,769 miles (+27)2 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,769 miles
    Test number
    504273883509
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Pass86,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    86,742 miles
    Test number
    165032521388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail86,742 miles (+1)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,742 miles
    Test number
    457961221359
    • FailureNearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteBattery carrier corroded

  4. Fail86,741 miles23 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,741 miles
    Test number
    189700331110
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly (1.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly (1.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Questions about MXY 218

What vehicle is registration MXY 218 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MXY 218 on a grey petrol Jensen first used on 11 Jul 1952. 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 MXY 218 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on MXY 218 expired on 17 Nov 2012, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on MXY 218?
The MOT on MXY 218 expired on 17 Nov 2012. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has MXY 218 done?
MXY 218 was recorded at 86,769 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2022, an average of 3 miles a year.
Has MXY 218 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MXY 218 has failed 3 of its 4 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on MXY 218 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 MXY 218 find?
MXY 218 failed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2022 with 2 dangerous defects, 6 major defects and 2 advisories: front brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50%; front brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% axle 1; brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level, and 7 more.

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