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Austin A55

Maroon · Petrol · 1961 · 1,500 cc

282 XUXMOT history

282 XUX is a maroon petrol Austin A55 first used on 1 Mar 1961. Its MOT expired on 29 Mar 2023 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 1,303 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Mar 2023
Mileage
1,303 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2022
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
282 XUX
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
A55
Colour
Maroon
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1961
First used
1 Mar 1961
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

282 XUX was last recorded at 1,303 miles on 30 Mar 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Mar 2022: 1,303 miles, lower than 95,646 miles on 30 Mar 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
95,646 miles · 30 Mar 2019

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 1,303 miles
  • 2019 – 95,646 miles
  • 2017 – 91,452 miles
  • 2016 – 91,371 miles
  • 2014 – 91,318 miles
  • 2011 – 90,482 miles
  • 2010 – 90,064 miles
  • 2009 – 88,500 miles
  • 2007 – 87,495 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass1,303 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 23 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass1,303 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    1,303 miles
    Test number
    542676229386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail1,303 miles (-94,343)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,303 miles
    Test number
    804623588798
    • Repaired at testSteering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass95,646 miles (+4,194)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    95,646 miles
    Test number
    549072076563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass91,452 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    91,452 miles
    Test number
    265363939062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass91,371 miles (+53)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    91,371 miles
    Test number
    951623714945
    • AdvisorySeveral steering joints, rubbers perished

  6. Pass91,318 miles (+836)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    91,318 miles
    Test number
    139311684194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass90,482 miles (+418)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    90,482 miles
    Test number
    849652961121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass90,064 miles (+1,564)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    90,064 miles
    Test number
    343487270152
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

  9. Pass88,500 miles (+1,005)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    88,500 miles
    Test number
    361551979185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass87,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    87,495 miles
    Test number
    830436897299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 282 XUX

What vehicle is registration 282 XUX currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 282 XUX on a maroon petrol Austin A55 first used on 1 Mar 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 282 XUX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 282 XUX expired on 29 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 282 XUX?
The MOT on 282 XUX expired on 29 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 282 XUX done?
282 XUX was recorded at 1,303 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2022.
Has 282 XUX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 282 XUX has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on 282 XUX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Mar 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 282 XUX find?
282 XUX passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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