Armstrong-Sidley Star Saphire

Blue · Petrol · 1959 · 3,990 cc

YAD 565MOT history

YAD 565 is a blue petrol Armstrong-Sidley Star Saphire first used on 18 Sept 1959. Its MOT expired on 22 Jun 2023 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 69,517 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Jun 2023
Mileage
69,517 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2022
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
312 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
YAD 565
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Armstrong-Sidley
Model
Star Saphire
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,990 cc
Year of manufacture
1959
First used
18 Sept 1959
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

YAD 565 was last recorded at 69,517 miles on 23 Jun 2022, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,511 miles · 21 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
312 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 69,517 miles
  • 2016 – 69,438 miles
  • 2015 – 69,350 miles
  • 2013 – 69,293 miles
  • 2012 – 69,211 miles
  • 2011 – 68,984 miles
  • 2010 – 68,924 miles
  • 2008 – 68,543 miles
  • 2007 – 66,465 miles
  • 2006 – 64,438 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,517 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006

Full MOT history

14 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,517 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    69,517 miles
    Test number
    868149872032
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail69,511 miles (+73)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,511 miles
    Test number
    874857041718
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass69,438 miles (+88)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    69,438 miles
    Test number
    531900889690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass69,350 miles (+57)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    69,350 miles
    Test number
    967398785138
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside handbrake poor

  5. Pass69,293 miles (+82)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    69,293 miles
    Test number
    186555293051
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteBoth rear spring hanger bushes breaking up.
    • NoteNearside rear handbrake slow to react.
    • NoteSlight fluid leaks on both rear hubs.

  6. Pass69,211 miles (+227)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    69,211 miles
    Test number
    319224492020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass68,984 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    68,984 miles
    Test number
    436479441002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass68,924 miles (+381)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    68,924 miles
    Test number
    722434740067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass68,543 miles (+2,078)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    68,543 miles
    Test number
    550269048166
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteBoth outer sills corroded but not in prescribed area
    • NoteSlight play in steering colum top bearing
    • NoteSlight play in steering system

  10. Pass66,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    66,465 miles
    Test number
    943133807194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail66,465 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,465 miles
    Test number
    804433607122
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  12. PassMileage not read1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    620390686011
    • AdvisoryLeaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
    • NoteBoth outer sill panels rust holed
    • NoteSome wear in both king pins

  13. Fail64,438 miles1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,438 miles
    Test number
    383069576023
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryLeaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
    • NoteBoth outer sill panels rust holed
    • NoteSome wear in both king pins

  14. Fail64,438 miles2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,438 miles
    Test number
    120214576051
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryLeaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
    • NoteBoth outer sills rust holed
    • NoteSome wear both king pins

Questions about YAD 565

What vehicle is registration YAD 565 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show YAD 565 on a blue petrol Armstrong-Sidley Star Saphire first used on 18 Sept 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 YAD 565 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on YAD 565 expired on 22 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on YAD 565?
The MOT on YAD 565 expired on 22 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has YAD 565 done?
YAD 565 was recorded at 69,517 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2022, an average of 312 miles a year.
Has YAD 565 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. YAD 565 has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on YAD 565 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 YAD 565 find?
YAD 565 passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2022 with 2 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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