Austin Healey

Red · Petrol · 1957 · 2,639 cc

278 HKMOT history

278 HK is a red petrol Austin Healey first used on 1 Sept 1982. Its MOT expired on 7 Aug 2023 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 19,579 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Aug 2023
Mileage
19,579 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2022
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
93 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
278 HK
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin Healey
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,639 cc
Year of manufacture
1957
First used
1 Sept 1982
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

278 HK was last recorded at 19,579 miles on 8 Aug 2022, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Apr 2010: 17,300 miles, lower than 19,087 miles on 7 Apr 2009.

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
19,578 miles · 4 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
93 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 19,579 miles
  • 2012 – 18,158 miles
  • 2011 – 17,443 miles
  • 2010 – 17,300 miles
  • 2009 – 19,087 miles
  • 2008 – 18,807 miles
  • 2007 – 18,354 miles
  • 2006 – 18,056 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass19,579 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass19,579 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    19,579 miles
    Test number
    400594615820
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail19,578 miles (+1,420)6 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,578 miles
    Test number
    594818501948
    • MajorFuel pipe leaking Pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel spigot mounting excessively worn (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass18,158 miles (+715)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    18,158 miles
    Test number
    857485702187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass17,443 miles (+143)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    17,443 miles
    Test number
    747579391015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass17,300 miles (-1,787)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    17,300 miles
    Test number
    873884710158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass19,087 miles (+280)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    19,087 miles
    Test number
    901127599050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass18,807 miles (+453)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    18,807 miles
    Test number
    652371928135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass18,354 miles (+298)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    18,354 miles
    Test number
    922284057047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass18,056 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    18,056 miles
    Test number
    494172306129
    • NoteAdvise o/s rear brake binding slightly
    • NoteAdvise slight play in steering mechanism
    • NoteAdvise slight play in top steering bush

Questions about 278 HK

What vehicle is registration 278 HK currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 278 HK on a red petrol Austin Healey first used on 1 Sept 1982. 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 278 HK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 278 HK expired on 7 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 278 HK?
The MOT on 278 HK expired on 7 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 278 HK done?
278 HK was recorded at 19,579 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2022, an average of 93 miles a year.
Has 278 HK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 278 HK has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on 278 HK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Apr 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 278 HK find?
278 HK passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2022 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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