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Austin A40 Farina

Maroon · Petrol · 1963 · 1,098 cc

4560 DPMOT history

4560 DP is a maroon petrol Austin A40 Farina first used on 21 Mar 1963. Its MOT expired on 1 May 2025 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 227 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 1 May 2025
Mileage
227 mi
At MOT on 2 May 2024
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
4560 DP
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
A40 Farina
Colour
Maroon
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,098 cc
Year of manufacture
1963
First used
21 Mar 1963
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 May 2025
Latest MOT test
2 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

4560 DP was last recorded at 227 miles on 2 May 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Feb 2012: 631 miles, lower than 98,436 miles on 18 Mar 2011.
  • 5 Mar 2012: 608 miles, lower than 631 miles on 24 Feb 2012.
  • 2 May 2024: 227 miles, lower than 9,378 miles on 1 Sept 2017.

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
9,378 miles · 1 Sept 2017

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 227 miles
  • 2017 – 9,378 miles
  • 2016 – 8,721 miles
  • 2015 – 8,560 miles
  • 2014 – 6,504 miles
  • 2013 – 3,733 miles
  • 2012 – 608 miles
  • 2011 – 98,436 miles
  • 2010 – 96,947 miles
  • 2009 – 95,137 miles
  • 2008 – 93,107 miles
  • 2007 – 91,743 miles
  • 2006 – 89,654 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass227 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 Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

17 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass227 miles (-9,151)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2025
    Odometer
    227 miles
    Test number
    860439641407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass9,378 miles (+657)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    9,378 miles
    Test number
    250419154562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass8,721 miles (+161)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    8,721 miles
    Test number
    978213202963
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside steering idler.
  4. Pass8,560 miles (+2,056)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    8,560 miles
    Test number
    217122475032
    • NoteSlight wear in nearside front upper and lower trunnions
    • NoteSlight wear in offside front upper and lower trunnions
  5. Pass6,504 miles (+2,771)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    6,504 miles
    Test number
    398168554045
    • NoteAll road tyres are cracking and perrishing
    • NoteO/S door check strap missing
  6. Pass3,733 miles (+3,125)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    3,733 miles
    Test number
    699257163044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass608 miles (-23)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    608 miles
    Test number
    109745362472
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteDrivers seat is loose
  8. Fail631 miles (-97,805)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    631 miles
    Test number
    615565652010
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteDrivers seat is loose
  9. Pass98,436 miles (+1,489)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    98,436 miles
    Test number
    567517871032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass96,947 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    96,947 miles
    Test number
    250008960082
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  11. Fail96,940 miles (+1,803)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,940 miles
    Test number
    970147260099
    • FailureUpper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  12. Pass95,137 miles (+2,030)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    95,137 miles
    Test number
    874338269097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteBrake fluid should be changed every 2 years
    • NoteCoolant should be changed every 4 years
  13. Pass93,107 miles (+33)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    93,107 miles
    Test number
    482807968064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
  14. Fail93,074 miles (+1,331)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,074 miles
    Test number
    300610968005
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
  15. Pass91,743 miles (+2,089)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    91,743 miles
    Test number
    194331867440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass89,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    89,654 miles
    Test number
    613675966090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail89,654 miles2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,654 miles
    Test number
    612345966031
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Questions about 4560 DP

What vehicle is registration 4560 DP currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 4560 DP on a maroon petrol Austin A40 Farina first used on 21 Mar 1963. 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 4560 DP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 4560 DP expired on 1 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 4560 DP?
The MOT on 4560 DP expired on 1 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 4560 DP done?
4560 DP was recorded at 227 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2024.
Has 4560 DP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 4560 DP has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2012.
Has the mileage on 4560 DP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 24 Feb 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 4560 DP find?
4560 DP passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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