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Green · Petrol · 1955 · 2,639 cc

478 GHXMOT history

478 GHX is a green petrol Austin first used on 24 Oct 1955. Its MOT expired on 1 Aug 2026 and it has passed 12 of 12 MOT tests, with 12,587 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Aug 2026
Mileage
12,587 mi
At MOT on 2 Aug 2025
MOT tests
12
12 passed · 0 failed
Per year
491 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
478 GHX
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,639 cc
Year of manufacture
1955
First used
24 Oct 1955
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

478 GHX was last recorded at 12,587 miles on 2 Aug 2025, 1,035 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
11,552 miles · 5 May 2023
Between the last two tests
1,035 miles
Average per year
491 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 12,587 miles
  • 2023 – 11,552 miles
  • 2020 – 11,116 miles
  • 2018 – 10,135 miles
  • 2016 – 8,396 miles
  • 2012 – 6,435 miles
  • 2011 – 6,213 miles
  • 2010 – 5,522 miles
  • 2009 – 4,962 miles
  • 2008 – 4,683 miles
  • 2007 – 4,047 miles
  • 2006 – 3,278 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass12,587 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 15 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass12,587 miles (+1,035)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    12,587 miles
    Test number
    380908614892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass11,552 miles (+436)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    11,552 miles
    Test number
    670796640579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass11,116 miles (+981)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    11,116 miles
    Test number
    868596724647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass10,135 miles (+1,739)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    10,135 miles
    Test number
    341695485672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass8,396 miles (+1,961)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    8,396 miles
    Test number
    973874731292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass6,435 miles (+222)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    6,435 miles
    Test number
    398006052232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass6,213 miles (+691)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    6,213 miles
    Test number
    915906051255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass5,522 miles (+560)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    5,522 miles
    Test number
    451039410278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass4,962 miles (+279)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    4,962 miles
    Test number
    520014429234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass4,683 miles (+636)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    4,683 miles
    Test number
    113438728250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass4,047 miles (+769)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    4,047 miles
    Test number
    892475627253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass3,278 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    3,278 miles
    Test number
    621987526246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Questions about 478 GHX

What vehicle is registration 478 GHX currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 478 GHX on a green petrol Austin first used on 24 Oct 1955. 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 478 GHX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 478 GHX expired on 1 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 478 GHX?
The MOT on 478 GHX expired on 1 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 478 GHX done?
478 GHX was recorded at 12,587 miles at its MOT on 2 Aug 2025, an average of 491 miles a year.
Has 478 GHX ever failed its MOT?
No. 478 GHX has passed all 12 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on 478 GHX 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 478 GHX find?
478 GHX passed its latest MOT on 2 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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