Jowett Javelin

Black · Petrol · 1952

SPB 172MOT history

SPB 172 is a black petrol Jowett Javelin first used on 13 Aug 1952. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 87,023 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
87,023 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
13
8 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,683 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SPB 172
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Jowett
Model
Javelin
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Year of manufacture
1952
First used
13 Aug 1952
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SPB 172 was last recorded at 87,023 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 242 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,781 miles · 23 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
242 miles
Average per year
2,683 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,023 miles
  • 2025 – 86,781 miles
  • 2024 – 86,335 miles
  • 2023 – 85,507 miles
  • 2022 – 84,623 miles
  • 2021 – 84,210 miles
  • 2017 – 83,978 miles
  • 2013 – 52,300 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,023 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 13 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,023 miles (+242)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    87,023 miles
    Test number
    576811641182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass86,781 miles (+446)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    86,781 miles
    Test number
    560180795643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass86,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    86,335 miles
    Test number
    901471803609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail86,335 miles (+828)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,335 miles
    Test number
    206744491843
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass85,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    85,507 miles
    Test number
    949341446817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail85,507 miles (+884)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,507 miles
    Test number
    619028506045
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass84,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    84,623 miles
    Test number
    466472045046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail84,623 miles (+413)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,623 miles
    Test number
    152403838808
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))

  9. Pass84,210 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    84,210 miles
    Test number
    996970245898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail84,204 miles (+226)2 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,204 miles
    Test number
    557828544044
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass83,978 miles (+31,678)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    83,978 miles
    Test number
    667658508083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail52,300 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,300 miles
    Test number
    459273833121
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteSlight play in n/s front wheel

  13. Pass52,300 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    52,300 miles
    Test number
    889293833137
    • NoteSlight play in n/s front wheel

Questions about SPB 172

What vehicle is registration SPB 172 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SPB 172 on a black petrol Jowett Javelin first used on 13 Aug 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 SPB 172 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SPB 172 is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on SPB 172?
The MOT on SPB 172 is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SPB 172 done?
SPB 172 was recorded at 87,023 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 2,683 miles a year.
Has SPB 172 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SPB 172 has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on SPB 172 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 SPB 172 find?
SPB 172 passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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