Austin-Healy 100

White · Petrol · 1954 · 2,000 cc

540 XUHMOT history

540 XUH is a white petrol Austin-Healy 100 first used on 5 Oct 1954. Its MOT expired on 26 Sept 2023 and it has passed 5 of 7 MOT tests, with 8,073 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Sept 2023
Mileage
8,073 mi
At MOT on 27 Sept 2022
MOT tests
7
5 passed · 2 failed
Per year
62 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
540 XUH
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin-Healy
Model
100
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1954
First used
5 Oct 1954
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
27 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

540 XUH was last recorded at 8,073 miles on 27 Sept 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2012.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
8,073 miles · 1 Mar 2012
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
62 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 8,073 miles
  • 2012 – 8,073 miles
  • 2010 – 8,073 miles
  • 2009 – 8,073 miles
  • 2008 – 7,175 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass8,073 miles
  • AdvisoryFront anti roll bar d bushes have slight play
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower king pin has slight play
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering box

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.

  • Fuel tank leaking

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

7 tests since 9 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass8,073 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    8,073 miles
    Test number
    596294657771
    • AdvisoryFront anti roll bar d bushes have slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower king pin has slight play
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering box

  2. Pass8,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    8,073 miles
    Test number
    166011262096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass8,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    8,073 miles
    Test number
    783806410177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass8,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    8,073 miles
    Test number
    131483499488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail8,073 miles (+898)2 dangerous4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,073 miles
    Test number
    792353499072
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  6. Pass7,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    7,175 miles
    Test number
    972752708122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail7,175 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,175 miles
    Test number
    493030208177
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Questions about 540 XUH

What vehicle is registration 540 XUH currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 540 XUH on a white petrol Austin-Healy 100 first used on 5 Oct 1954. 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 540 XUH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 540 XUH expired on 26 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 540 XUH?
The MOT on 540 XUH expired on 26 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 540 XUH done?
540 XUH was recorded at 8,073 miles at its MOT on 27 Sept 2022, an average of 62 miles a year.
Has 540 XUH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 540 XUH has failed 2 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2009.
Has the mileage on 540 XUH 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 540 XUH find?
540 XUH passed its latest MOT on 27 Sept 2022 with 3 advisories: front anti roll bar d bushes have slight play; nearside front lower king pin has slight play; play in steering box.

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