1955 Standard Motor (smc) Companion 0.9L Petrol · 387 XVY
1955 Standard Motor (smc) Companion (0.9L, petrol). First registered 11 Nov 1955. Recorded mileage 214 miles. MOT valid until 10 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- STANDARD MOTOR (SMC) COMPANION
- Year / Origin
- 1955
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 214 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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387 XVY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2026
- 214 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
387 XVY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1955 Standard Motor (Smc) Companion (387 XVY) between January 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Steering box fixing bolts ineffective bolts loose (2.1.2 (c) (i))”.
387 XVY Mileage History
- 16/01/202415 mi
- 12/05/202564 mi+49 mi
- 12/05/202564 mi
- 28/04/2026214 mi+150 mi
- 01/05/2026214 mi
Average of roughly 87 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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