Railton

Blue · Petrol · 1937 · 4,303 cc

YVS 862MOT history

YVS 862 is a blue petrol Railton first used on 3 Nov 1937. Its MOT expired on 17 Jan 2025 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 6,297 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Jan 2025
Mileage
6,297 mi
At MOT on 18 Jan 2024
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
135 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
YVS 862
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Railton
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,303 cc
Year of manufacture
1937
First used
3 Nov 1937
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

YVS 862 was last recorded at 6,297 miles on 18 Jan 2024, 1,459 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2012.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
4,838 miles · 22 May 2012
Between the last two tests
1,459 miles
Average per year
135 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 6,297 miles
  • 2012 – 4,838 miles
  • 2011 – 4,700 miles
  • 2010 – 4,520 miles
  • 2009 – 4,200 miles
  • 2008 – 4,133 miles
  • 2007 – 3,971 miles
  • 2006 – 3,909 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass6,297 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass6,297 miles (+1,459)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    6,297 miles
    Test number
    220211131494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass4,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    4,838 miles
    Test number
    266693642190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail4,838 miles (+138)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,838 miles
    Test number
    808643942121
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  4. Pass4,700 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    4,700 miles
    Test number
    185319051157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail4,666 miles (+146)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,666 miles
    Test number
    505264341149
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  6. Pass4,520 miles (+320)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    4,520 miles
    Test number
    251614940185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass4,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    4,200 miles
    Test number
    621772549146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail4,200 miles (+67)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,200 miles
    Test number
    912409839135
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

  9. Pass4,133 miles (+162)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2009
    Odometer
    4,133 miles
    Test number
    232795038469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass3,971 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    3,971 miles
    Test number
    661188527189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass3,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2007
    Odometer
    3,909 miles
    Test number
    573698926111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail3,909 miles7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,909 miles
    Test number
    784005426154
    • FailureFront All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Questions about YVS 862

What vehicle is registration YVS 862 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show YVS 862 on a blue petrol Railton first used on 3 Nov 1937. 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 YVS 862 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on YVS 862 expired on 17 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on YVS 862?
The MOT on YVS 862 expired on 17 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has YVS 862 done?
YVS 862 was recorded at 6,297 miles at its MOT on 18 Jan 2024, an average of 135 miles a year.
Has YVS 862 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. YVS 862 has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2012.
Has the mileage on YVS 862 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 YVS 862 find?
YVS 862 passed its latest MOT on 18 Jan 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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