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Riley 1.5

Blue · Petrol · 1962 · 1,498 cc

XAS 218MOT history

XAS 218 is a blue petrol Riley 1.5 first used on 21 May 1962. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 93,782 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
93,782 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,242 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
XAS 218
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Riley
Model
1.5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,498 cc
Year of manufacture
1962
First used
21 May 1962
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

XAS 218 was last recorded at 93,782 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,779 miles · 21 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
1,242 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,782 miles
  • 2023 – 92,284 miles
  • 2013 – 78,745 miles
  • 2012 – 76,442 miles
  • 2011 – 73,629 miles
  • 2009 – 72,149 miles
  • 2008 – 71,220 miles
  • 2007 – 70,245 miles
  • 2006 – 69,071 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,782 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Or bolt not tight. (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,782 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    93,782 miles
    Test number
    126315536251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Or bolt not tight. (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail93,779 miles (+1,495)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,779 miles
    Test number
    705492437025
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired centre cross brace, not continually welded at outer end and and should carry on to inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside front chassis leg , holed and corroded at tie arm / anti roll arm bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported on its passage through engine bay. (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Or bolt not tight. (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swivel housing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass92,284 miles (+13,539)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    92,284 miles
    Test number
    181135064559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass78,745 miles (+2,303)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    78,745 miles
    Test number
    598036703104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass76,442 miles (+2,813)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    76,442 miles
    Test number
    898137902106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass73,629 miles (+1,480)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    73,629 miles
    Test number
    406109801191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass72,149 miles (+929)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    72,149 miles
    Test number
    560908369251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass71,220 miles (+975)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    71,220 miles
    Test number
    350113978496
    • NoteAll four tyres starting to crack up on outer sidewalls and should be kept under observation.
  9. Pass70,245 miles (+1,174)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    70,245 miles
    Test number
    371857357402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass69,071 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    69,071 miles
    Test number
    504278946278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about XAS 218

What vehicle is registration XAS 218 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show XAS 218 on a blue petrol Riley 1.5 first used on 21 May 1962. 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 XAS 218 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on XAS 218 is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on XAS 218?
The MOT on XAS 218 is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has XAS 218 done?
XAS 218 was recorded at 93,782 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 1,242 miles a year.
Has XAS 218 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. XAS 218 has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on XAS 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 XAS 218 find?
XAS 218 passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush or bolt not tight.; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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