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Austin A35

Blue · Petrol · 1959 · 948 cc

487 XUTMOT history

487 XUT is a blue petrol Austin A35 first used on 1 Jan 1959. Its MOT expired on 25 Sept 2024 and it has passed 4 of 7 MOT tests, with 94,516 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Sept 2024
Mileage
94,516 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2023
MOT tests
7
4 passed · 3 failed
Per year
206 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
487 XUT
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
A35
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
948 cc
Year of manufacture
1959
First used
1 Jan 1959
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

487 XUT was last recorded at 94,516 miles on 26 Sept 2023, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,511 miles · 12 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
206 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 94,516 miles
  • 2013 – 93,215 miles
  • 2011 – 92,640 miles
  • 2010 – 91,839 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,516 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front master joint dampRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

7 tests since 7 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,516 miles (+5)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    94,516 miles
    Test number
    962326813662
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front master joint damp
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail94,511 miles (+1,296)1 dangerous3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,511 miles
    Test number
    748071162125
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front master joint damp
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass93,215 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    93,215 miles
    Test number
    298432923110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail93,211 miles (+571)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,211 miles
    Test number
    368737113160
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  5. Pass92,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    92,640 miles
    Test number
    785031811312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail92,640 miles (+801)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,640 miles
    Test number
    576727901341
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  7. Pass91,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    91,839 miles
    Test number
    881710580277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 487 XUT

What vehicle is registration 487 XUT currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 487 XUT on a blue petrol Austin A35 first used on 1 Jan 1959. 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 487 XUT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 487 XUT expired on 25 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 487 XUT?
The MOT on 487 XUT expired on 25 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 487 XUT done?
487 XUT was recorded at 94,516 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2023, an average of 206 miles a year.
Has 487 XUT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 487 XUT has failed 3 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on 487 XUT 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 487 XUT find?
487 XUT passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2023 with 7 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking, and 4 more.

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