Leyland AEC Regent

Red and Cream · Diesel · 1959 · 9,800 cc

PFN 874MOT history

PFN 874 is a red and cream diesel Leyland AEC Regent first used on 1 May 1959. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 95,025 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
95,025 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
68 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PFN 874
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Leyland AEC
Model
Regent
Colour
Red and Cream
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
9,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1959
First used
1 May 1959
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

PFN 874 was last recorded at 95,025 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 398 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Mar 2013: 93,370 miles, lower than 94,052 miles on 6 Mar 2012.
  • 7 Mar 2014: 93,368 miles, lower than 93,370 miles on 27 Mar 2013.
  • 30 Mar 2016: 93,364 miles, lower than 93,371 miles on 2 Apr 2015.
  • 25 Apr 2017: 93,354 miles, lower than 93,364 miles on 30 Mar 2016.
  • 14 Mar 2018: 93,351 miles, lower than 93,354 miles on 25 Apr 2017.
  • 29 Mar 2019: 93,334 miles, lower than 93,351 miles on 23 Mar 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
94,627 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
398 miles
Average per year
68 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,025 miles
  • 2025 – 94,627 miles
  • 2024 – 94,253 miles
  • 2023 – 93,759 miles
  • 2022 – 93,480 miles
  • 2019 – 93,334 miles
  • 2018 – 93,351 miles
  • 2017 – 93,354 miles
  • 2016 – 93,364 miles
  • 2015 – 93,371 miles
  • 2014 – 93,368 miles
  • 2013 – 93,370 miles
  • 2012 – 94,052 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,025 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 6 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,025 miles (+398)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    95,025 miles
    Test number
    434836771463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass94,627 miles (+374)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    94,627 miles
    Test number
    728666997547
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass94,253 miles (+494)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    94,253 miles
    Test number
    882276792490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass93,759 miles (+279)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    93,759 miles
    Test number
    342307891535
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass93,480 miles (+146)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    93,480 miles
    Test number
    225740414830
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass93,334 miles (-17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    93,334 miles
    Test number
    565556035510
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass93,351 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    93,351 miles
    Test number
    692987858846
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  8. Fail93,351 miles (-3)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,351 miles
    Test number
    246022342795
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle parking brake (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureSpeedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
    • FailureSpeedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  9. Pass93,354 miles (-10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    93,354 miles
    Test number
    625782267425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  10. Pass93,364 miles (-7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    93,364 miles
    Test number
    848412248353
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryAir build up slow
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  11. Pass93,371 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    93,371 miles
    Test number
    196332995450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail93,371 miles (+3)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,371 miles
    Test number
    595572895029
    • Repaired at testDriving control(s) obstructed or impeded in its travel (6.8.1c)
    • Repaired at testSpeedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Pass93,368 miles (-2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    93,368 miles
    Test number
    105076564019
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass93,370 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    93,370 miles
    Test number
    277076283071
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front screens marked by wipers
    • NoteSlight lift in n/s king pin

  15. Fail93,370 miles (-682)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,370 miles
    Test number
    538436983018
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Emergency exit sign missing (6.2.D.3)
    • FailureSteering wheel in a condition likely to injure the driver's hands (2.1.1)
    • FailureUpper Emergency exit sign missing (6.2.D.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front screens marked by wipers
    • NoteSlight lift in n/s king pin

  16. Pass94,052 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    94,052 miles
    Test number
    278966362043
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/ s and o/s rear inner tyres are perrishing
    • NoteSlight lift in n/s king pin

Questions about PFN 874

What vehicle is registration PFN 874 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PFN 874 on a red and cream diesel Leyland AEC Regent first used on 1 May 1959. 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 PFN 874 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on PFN 874 is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on PFN 874?
The MOT on PFN 874 is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has PFN 874 done?
PFN 874 was recorded at 95,025 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 68 miles a year.
Has PFN 874 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PFN 874 has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2018.
Has the mileage on PFN 874 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 6 times, first on 27 Mar 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on PFN 874 find?
PFN 874 passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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