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Silver · Diesel · 1998 · 2,800 cc

S818 RELMOT history

S818 REL is a silver diesel Iveco Horsebox first used on 17 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 137,136 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
137,136 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,180 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S818 REL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Iveco
Model
Horsebox
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
17 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S818 REL was last recorded at 137,136 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 688 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Dec 2007: 11,669 miles, lower than 114,603 miles on 13 Dec 2006.

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
136,448 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
688 miles
Average per year
1,180 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,136 miles
  • 2024 – 136,448 miles
  • 2023 – 136,136 miles
  • 2022 – 136,072 miles
  • 2021 – 134,144 miles
  • 2020 – 132,717 miles
  • 2019 – 131,271 miles
  • 2018 – 131,031 miles
  • 2017 – 130,057 miles
  • 2016 – 129,193 miles
  • 2015 – 126,376 miles
  • 2014 – 124,020 miles
  • 2013 – 123,220 miles
  • 2012 – 121,821 miles
  • 2011 – 121,371 miles
  • 2010 – 120,954 miles
  • 2009 – 119,866 miles
  • 2008 – 11,886 miles
  • 2007 – 11,669 miles
  • 2006 – 114,603 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,136 miles
  • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Excessive corrosion inner arch, not within prescribed area.
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2016
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Excessive corrosion inner arch, not within prescribed area.
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

32 tests since 13 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,136 miles (+688)2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    137,136 miles
    Test number
    249762073714
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Excessive corrosion inner arch, not within prescribed area.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Excessive corrosion inner arch, not within prescribed area.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass136,448 miles (+312)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    136,448 miles
    Test number
    410730636741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass136,136 miles (+64)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    136,136 miles
    Test number
    389574022556
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front play inner rack arm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDoor sill split

  4. Pass136,072 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    136,072 miles
    Test number
    520298558701
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail136,072 miles (+1,928)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,072 miles
    Test number
    629508933614
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Outline marker lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass134,144 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    134,144 miles
    Test number
    353578283503
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail134,144 miles (+1,427)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,144 miles
    Test number
    381559929667
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass132,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    132,717 miles
    Test number
    170464401593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail132,717 miles (+1,446)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,717 miles
    Test number
    279554062510
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Body panel insecure wheel arch extension / trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass131,271 miles (+240)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    131,271 miles
    Test number
    660835295149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass131,031 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    131,031 miles
    Test number
    424165017073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail131,027 miles (+970)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,027 miles
    Test number
    603144196073
    • MajorNearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass130,057 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    130,057 miles
    Test number
    965352121510
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in propshaft centre bearing 2nd support bearing

  14. Fail130,057 miles (+864)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,057 miles
    Test number
    495433625201
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in propshaft centre bearing 2nd support bearing

  15. Pass129,193 miles (+16)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    129,193 miles
    Test number
    521159150627
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth leaf springs leafs moved
    • AdvisoryCover missing on n/s top marker light
    • AdvisorySlight leak of fluid

  16. Fail129,177 miles (+74)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,177 miles
    Test number
    685101600720
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth leaf springs leafs moved
    • AdvisoryCover missing on n/s top marker light
    • AdvisorySlight leak of fluid

  17. Fail129,103 miles (+2,727)11 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,103 miles
    Test number
    156118822198
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryLeaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both (2.4.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper All position lamps damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in propshaft centre bearing
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)

  18. Pass126,376 miles (+2,356)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    126,376 miles
    Test number
    343331057236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass124,020 miles (+7)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    124,020 miles
    Test number
    399169964459
    • NoteWindscreen scratched

  20. Fail124,013 miles (+793)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,013 miles
    Test number
    675522464276
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteWindscreen scratched

  21. Pass123,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    123,220 miles
    Test number
    406879183208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail123,220 miles (+1,399)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,220 miles
    Test number
    657909583231
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass121,821 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    121,821 miles
    Test number
    366584892456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail121,811 miles (+440)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,811 miles
    Test number
    708053592216
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass121,371 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    121,371 miles
    Test number
    576323491273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail121,362 miles (+408)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,362 miles
    Test number
    198411691237
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  27. Pass120,954 miles (+1,088)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    120,954 miles
    Test number
    780173690294
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

  28. Pass119,866 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    119,866 miles
    Test number
    341517189232
    • AdvisoryLeaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

  29. Fail119,866 miles (+107,980)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,866 miles
    Test number
    362377889465
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryLeaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

  30. Pass11,886 miles (+217)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    11,886 miles
    Test number
    934868498221
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  31. Pass11,669 miles (-102,934)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    11,669 miles
    Test number
    743731657366
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  32. Pass114,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    114,603 miles
    Test number
    701687746372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S818 REL

Does S818 REL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S818 REL is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S818 REL?
The MOT on S818 REL is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S818 REL done?
S818 REL was recorded at 137,136 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 1,180 miles a year.
Has S818 REL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S818 REL has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on S818 REL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Dec 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S818 REL find?
S818 REL passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 11 advisories: brake fluid warning lamp illuminated; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track control arm; nearside front excessive corrosion inner arch, not within prescribed area., and 10 more.

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