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Austin A40

Grey and Black · Petrol · 1961 · 948 cc

247 XWAMOT history

247 XWA is a grey and black petrol Austin A40 first used on 13 Jul 1961. Its MOT expired on 12 Apr 2023 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 29,113 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Apr 2023
Mileage
29,113 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2022
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
42 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
247 XWA
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
A40
Colour
Grey and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
948 cc
Year of manufacture
1961
First used
13 Jul 1961
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

247 XWA was last recorded at 29,113 miles on 13 Apr 2022, 32 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
29,081 miles · 20 Aug 2020
Between the last two tests
32 miles
Average per year
42 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 29,113 miles
  • 2020 – 29,081 miles
  • 2019 – 28,779 miles
  • 2016 – 28,750 miles
  • 2015 – 28,737 miles
  • 2014 – 28,731 miles
  • 2013 – 28,724 miles
  • 2012 – 28,716 miles
  • 2011 – 28,671 miles
  • 2010 – 28,577 miles
  • 2009 – 28,577 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass29,113 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 Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Indicator switch will not stay on by its self but works ok

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

12 tests since 19 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass29,113 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    29,113 miles
    Test number
    873600427120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass29,081 miles (+302)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    29,081 miles
    Test number
    268138701354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass28,779 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    28,779 miles
    Test number
    244844604769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass28,750 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    28,750 miles
    Test number
    940295754870
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak core plug
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisorySlight lift in offside front suspension
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle generally corroded

  5. Pass28,737 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    28,737 miles
    Test number
    756010490138
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Pass28,731 miles (+7)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    28,731 miles
    Test number
    828354324250
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play in front suspension joints

  7. Pass28,724 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    28,724 miles
    Test number
    328543833236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass28,716 miles (+45)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    28,716 miles
    Test number
    876907242218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre cracking

  9. Pass28,671 miles (+13)1 dangerous5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    28,671 miles
    Test number
    388120311292
    • DangerousIndicator switch will not stay on by its self but works ok
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteN/s/rear tyre cracking

  10. Fail28,658 miles (+81)1 dangerous3 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,658 miles
    Test number
    825468901238
    • DangerousIndicator switch will not stay on by its self but works ok
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteN/s/rear tyre cracking

  11. Pass28,577 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    28,577 miles
    Test number
    391204910210
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  12. Pass28,577 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    28,577 miles
    Test number
    613781239237
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSlight binding on rear brakes.

Questions about 247 XWA

What vehicle is registration 247 XWA currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 247 XWA on a grey and black petrol Austin A40 first used on 13 Jul 1961. 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 247 XWA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 247 XWA expired on 12 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 247 XWA?
The MOT on 247 XWA expired on 12 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 247 XWA done?
247 XWA was recorded at 29,113 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2022, an average of 42 miles a year.
Has 247 XWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 247 XWA has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2011.
Has the mileage on 247 XWA 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 247 XWA find?
247 XWA passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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