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Jensen 541R

Yellow · Petrol · 1959 · 3,993 cc

YFK 868MOT history

YFK 868 is a yellow petrol Jensen 541R first used on 1 May 1985. Its MOT expired on 7 Aug 2024 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 37,186 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Aug 2024
Mileage
37,186 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2023
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
YFK 868
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Jensen
Model
541R
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,993 cc
Year of manufacture
1959
First used
1 May 1985
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

YFK 868 was last recorded at 37,186 miles on 8 Aug 2023, 2,299 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 May 2007: 33,274 miles, lower than 90,942 miles on 3 May 2006.
  • 19 May 2011: 3,018 miles, lower than 99,545 miles on 14 May 2010.

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
34,887 miles · 21 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
2,299 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 37,186 miles
  • 2021 – 34,887 miles
  • 2018 – 26,995 miles
  • 2017 – 23,026 miles
  • 2016 – 18,881 miles
  • 2014 – 14,531 miles
  • 2013 – 11,010 miles
  • 2012 – 5,669 miles
  • 2011 – 3,018 miles
  • 2010 – 99,545 miles
  • 2009 – 97,147 miles
  • 2008 – 94,754 miles
  • 2007 – 33,274 miles
  • 2006 – 90,942 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,186 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2011

Full MOT history

17 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,186 miles (+2,299)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    37,186 miles
    Test number
    661427905871
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass34,887 miles (+7,892)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    34,887 miles
    Test number
    409168117661
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass26,995 miles (+3,969)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    26,995 miles
    Test number
    613581803658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass23,026 miles (+4,145)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    23,026 miles
    Test number
    735618977098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass18,881 miles (+4,350)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    18,881 miles
    Test number
    289005430278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass14,531 miles (+3,521)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    14,531 miles
    Test number
    847105434370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass11,010 miles (+5,341)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    11,010 miles
    Test number
    366685873417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass5,669 miles (+2,651)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    5,669 miles
    Test number
    956262222123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass3,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2012
    Odometer
    3,018 miles
    Test number
    307579831119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail3,018 miles (-96,527)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,018 miles
    Test number
    925919831131
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
  11. Pass99,545 miles (+2,398)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    99,545 miles
    Test number
    484544030161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  12. Fail97,147 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,147 miles
    Test number
    330342939116
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  13. Pass97,147 miles (+2,393)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    97,147 miles
    Test number
    624172339166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass94,754 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    94,754 miles
    Test number
    293223348419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail94,700 miles (+61,426)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,700 miles
    Test number
    242118528131
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
  16. Pass33,274 miles (-57,668)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2008
    Odometer
    33,274 miles
    Test number
    664711937145
    • NoteSlight play n/s/r wheel spline
  17. Pass90,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2007
    Odometer
    90,942 miles
    Test number
    783833026129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about YFK 868

What vehicle is registration YFK 868 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show YFK 868 on a yellow petrol Jensen 541R first used on 1 May 1985. 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 YFK 868 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on YFK 868 expired on 7 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on YFK 868?
The MOT on YFK 868 expired on 7 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has YFK 868 done?
YFK 868 was recorded at 37,186 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2023.
Has YFK 868 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. YFK 868 has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2011.
Has the mileage on YFK 868 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 11 May 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on YFK 868 find?
YFK 868 passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2023 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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