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Daimler Consul DB18

Black and White · Petrol · 1951 · 2,522 cc

RPA 472MOT history

RPA 472 is a black and white petrol Daimler Consul DB18 first used on 17 Nov 1981. Its MOT expired on 23 Apr 2025 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 81,386 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Apr 2025
Mileage
81,386 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2024
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
478 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RPA 472
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Daimler
Model
Consul DB18
Colour
Black and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,522 cc
Year of manufacture
1951
First used
17 Nov 1981
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

RPA 472 was last recorded at 81,386 miles on 24 Apr 2024, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,382 miles · 13 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
478 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 81,386 miles
  • 2022 – 81,382 miles
  • 2021 – 81,381 miles
  • 2020 – 81,381 miles
  • 2017 – 80,853 miles
  • 2016 – 79,689 miles
  • 2015 – 77,710 miles
  • 2013 – 76,453 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,386 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 15 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,386 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    81,386 miles
    Test number
    683322014232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass81,382 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    81,382 miles
    Test number
    594891081504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass81,381 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    81,381 miles
    Test number
    392356471213
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  4. Pass81,381 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    81,381 miles
    Test number
    558859478148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail81,381 miles (+528)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,381 miles
    Test number
    237934242804
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass80,853 miles (+1,164)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    80,853 miles
    Test number
    215899154635
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush borderline (2.5.A.3a)
  7. Pass79,689 miles (+1,979)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    79,689 miles
    Test number
    236607478025
    • AdvisoryWear in near side king pin
  8. Pass77,710 miles (+1,257)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    77,710 miles
    Test number
    629490935009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass76,453 miles (+59)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    76,453 miles
    Test number
    395184053307
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
  10. Fail76,394 miles8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,394 miles
    Test number
    496899213401
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • FailureService brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Questions about RPA 472

What vehicle is registration RPA 472 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RPA 472 on a black and white petrol Daimler Consul DB18 first used on 17 Nov 1981. 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 RPA 472 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on RPA 472 expired on 23 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on RPA 472?
The MOT on RPA 472 expired on 23 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has RPA 472 done?
RPA 472 was recorded at 81,386 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2024, an average of 478 miles a year.
Has RPA 472 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RPA 472 has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on RPA 472 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 RPA 472 find?
RPA 472 passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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