Wolseley Hornet

Beige and Blue · Petrol · 1962 · 848 cc

299 YYCMOT history

299 YYC is a beige and blue petrol Wolseley Hornet first used on 10 Oct 1983. Its MOT expired on 24 Nov 2024 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 50,000 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Nov 2024
Mileage
50,000 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2023
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
299 YYC
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Wolseley
Model
Hornet
Colour
Beige and Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
848 cc
Year of manufacture
1962
First used
10 Oct 1983
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

299 YYC was last recorded at 50,000 miles on 24 Nov 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Jun 2014: 49,300 miles, lower than 72,369 miles on 3 Sept 2013.

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
50,000 miles · 21 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 50,000 miles
  • 2022 – 49,971 miles
  • 2021 – 49,919 miles
  • 2020 – 49,859 miles
  • 2019 – 49,775 miles
  • 2018 – 49,681 miles
  • 2017 – 49,630 miles
  • 2016 – 49,580 miles
  • 2015 – 49,333 miles
  • 2014 – 49,300 miles
  • 2013 – 72,369 miles
  • 2012 – 72,369 miles
  • 2011 – 72,369 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,000 miles
  • MinorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod end. (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 4 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,000 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    50,000 miles
    Test number
    240401268504
    • MinorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod end. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail50,000 miles (+29)2 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,000 miles
    Test number
    502678376974
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel No brake effort shown. (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod end. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass49,971 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    49,971 miles
    Test number
    971863886141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass49,919 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    49,919 miles
    Test number
    340975020374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass49,859 miles (+84)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    49,859 miles
    Test number
    926379903899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass49,775 miles (+94)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    49,775 miles
    Test number
    944431090804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass49,681 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    49,681 miles
    Test number
    837169071963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass49,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    49,630 miles
    Test number
    436879303175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail49,630 miles (+50)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,630 miles
    Test number
    460934172213
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  10. Pass49,580 miles (+247)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    49,580 miles
    Test number
    496545193842
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass49,333 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    49,333 miles
    Test number
    776998095132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail49,300 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,300 miles
    Test number
    175591284189
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Pass49,300 miles (-23,069)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    49,300 miles
    Test number
    538551484148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,369 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    72,369 miles
    Test number
    966996143296
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass72,369 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    72,369 miles
    Test number
    725924792153
    • NoteFront to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

  16. Pass72,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    72,369 miles
    Test number
    956036481141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail72,369 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,369 miles
    Test number
    275545981453
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about 299 YYC

What vehicle is registration 299 YYC currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 299 YYC on a beige and blue petrol Wolseley Hornet first used on 10 Oct 1983. 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 299 YYC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 299 YYC expired on 24 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 299 YYC?
The MOT on 299 YYC expired on 24 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 299 YYC done?
299 YYC was recorded at 50,000 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2023.
Has 299 YYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 299 YYC has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on 299 YYC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Jun 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 299 YYC find?
299 YYC passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end.; offside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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