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Black · Petrol · 1998 · 5,000 cc

YYJ 878MOT history

YYJ 878 is a black petrol AC ACE first used on 6 May 1998. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 35,993 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
35,993 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
555 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
YYJ 878
Registration format
Dateless
Make
AC
Model
ACE
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
6 May 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

YYJ 878 was last recorded at 35,993 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 651 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
35,342 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
651 miles
Average per year
555 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 35,993 miles
  • 2025 – 35,342 miles
  • 2024 – 34,318 miles
  • 2020 – 34,312 miles
  • 2019 – 33,737 miles
  • 2017 – 32,771 miles
  • 2016 – 32,729 miles
  • 2015 – 32,211 miles
  • 2014 – 31,361 miles
  • 2013 – 30,004 miles
  • 2012 – 28,817 miles
  • 2011 – 28,472 miles
  • 2008 – 26,624 miles
  • 2007 – 25,364 miles
  • 2006 – 24,740 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass35,993 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass35,993 miles (+651)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    35,993 miles
    Test number
    947816663266
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass35,342 miles (+1,024)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    35,342 miles
    Test number
    993724720069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass34,318 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    34,318 miles
    Test number
    165119773653
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil all (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass34,312 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    34,312 miles
    Test number
    858485701521
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect All (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail34,312 miles (+575)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,312 miles
    Test number
    496788047225
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect All (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass33,737 miles (+966)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    33,737 miles
    Test number
    596024577791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass32,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    32,771 miles
    Test number
    248643144370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail32,770 miles (+41)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,770 miles
    Test number
    220927793546
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front No osf window

  9. Pass32,729 miles (+518)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    32,729 miles
    Test number
    302365986509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass32,211 miles (+850)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    32,211 miles
    Test number
    829103421631
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated DAMP (2.4.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated DAMP (2.4.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated DAMP (2.4.D.1b)

  11. Pass31,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    31,361 miles
    Test number
    419723704483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail31,361 miles (+1,357)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,361 miles
    Test number
    716132804381
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
    • NoteN/s/f brake sensor wire fouling wheel refit

  13. Pass30,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    30,004 miles
    Test number
    129360873250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail30,004 miles (+1,187)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,004 miles
    Test number
    827770673241
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass28,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    28,817 miles
    Test number
    298274262219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail28,817 miles (+345)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,817 miles
    Test number
    395628542435
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Pass28,472 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    28,472 miles
    Test number
    245601831233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    633882410120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,624 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    26,624 miles
    Test number
    550624648101
    • NoteRear number plate slightly discoloured

  20. Fail26,624 miles (+1,260)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,624 miles
    Test number
    753864548152
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteRear number plate slightly discoloured

  21. Pass25,364 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    25,364 miles
    Test number
    983184767164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail25,284 miles (+544)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,284 miles
    Test number
    222924917192
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass24,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    24,740 miles
    Test number
    442264596035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about YYJ 878

What vehicle is registration YYJ 878 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show YYJ 878 on a black petrol AC ACE first used on 6 May 1998. 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 YYJ 878 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on YYJ 878 is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on YYJ 878?
The MOT on YYJ 878 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 YYJ 878 done?
YYJ 878 was recorded at 35,993 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 555 miles a year.
Has YYJ 878 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. YYJ 878 has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on YYJ 878 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 YYJ 878 find?
YYJ 878 passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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