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Austin A55

Green · Petrol · 1961 · 1,489 cc

297 EOEMOT history

297 EOE is a green petrol Austin A55 first used on 13 Jul 1961. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2024 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 8,009 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Sept 2024
Mileage
8,009 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2023
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
340 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
297 EOE
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
A55
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,489 cc
Year of manufacture
1961
First used
13 Jul 1961
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

297 EOE was last recorded at 8,009 miles on 16 Sept 2023, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
8,004 miles · 12 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
340 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 8,009 miles
  • 2017 – 7,707 miles
  • 2016 – 7,575 miles
  • 2015 – 7,455 miles
  • 2014 – 7,314 miles
  • 2013 – 6,440 miles
  • 2012 – 5,797 miles
  • 2011 – 5,416 miles
  • 2010 – 4,957 miles
  • 2009 – 4,439 miles
  • 2008 – 3,778 miles
  • 2007 – 2,827 miles
  • 2006 – 2,183 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass8,009 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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

20 tests since 22 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass8,009 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    8,009 miles
    Test number
    891120712063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail8,004 miles (+297)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,004 miles
    Test number
    282306957064
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced and sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass7,707 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    7,707 miles
    Test number
    692667778563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail7,706 miles (+131)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,706 miles
    Test number
    360795608208
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  5. Pass7,575 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    7,575 miles
    Test number
    510097478333
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  6. Fail7,573 miles (+118)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,573 miles
    Test number
    107092219061
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering fulcrum pin /bushes (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  7. Pass7,455 miles (+141)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    7,455 miles
    Test number
    288394605465
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  8. Pass7,314 miles (+874)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    7,314 miles
    Test number
    548559724388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass6,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    6,440 miles
    Test number
    838369693142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail6,440 miles (+643)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,440 miles
    Test number
    229337093404
    • DangerousNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass5,797 miles (+381)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    5,797 miles
    Test number
    737379692104
    • NoteOff side front outrigger corroded but not within a prescribed area

  12. Pass5,416 miles (+459)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    5,416 miles
    Test number
    789194591139
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Pass4,957 miles (+518)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    4,957 miles
    Test number
    222985790152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass4,439 miles (+661)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    4,439 miles
    Test number
    322323609440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass3,778 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    3,778 miles
    Test number
    480538098193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail3,777 miles (+950)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,777 miles
    Test number
    714701198163
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass2,827 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    2,827 miles
    Test number
    694708897181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail2,824 miles (+641)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,824 miles
    Test number
    194651787132
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureCentre Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  19. Pass2,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    2,183 miles
    Test number
    860777406212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail2,183 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,183 miles
    Test number
    320793006277
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Questions about 297 EOE

What vehicle is registration 297 EOE currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 297 EOE on a green petrol Austin A55 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 297 EOE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 297 EOE expired on 15 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 297 EOE?
The MOT on 297 EOE expired on 15 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 297 EOE done?
297 EOE was recorded at 8,009 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2023, an average of 340 miles a year.
Has 297 EOE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 297 EOE has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on 297 EOE 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 297 EOE find?
297 EOE passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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