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Austin Healey

Red and Black · Petrol · 1964 · 2,912 cc

784 WYDMOT history

784 WYD is a red and black petrol Austin Healey first used on 9 Apr 1964. Its MOT expired on 2 Nov 2024 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 61,057 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Nov 2024
Mileage
61,057 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2023
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
222 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
784 WYD
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
Healey
Colour
Red and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,912 cc
Year of manufacture
1964
First used
9 Apr 1964
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

784 WYD was last recorded at 61,057 miles on 30 Oct 2023, 33 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,024 miles · 27 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
33 miles
Average per year
222 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 61,057 miles
  • 2022 – 61,024 miles
  • 2021 – 60,949 miles
  • 2020 – 60,913 miles
  • 2019 – 60,839 miles
  • 2018 – 60,570 miles
  • 2017 – 60,374 miles
  • 2016 – 59,837 miles
  • 2015 – 59,283 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,057 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside windscreen washer slightly reduced output
  • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisorySteering box leakingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Steering box has seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Steering box leaking oil

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Suspension component ball joint has slight play both front upper ball joint worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Slight play in both front king pins

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

11 tests since 5 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,057 miles (+33)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    61,057 miles
    Test number
    648908835560
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside windscreen washer slightly reduced output
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering box leaking

  2. Pass61,024 miles (+75)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    61,024 miles
    Test number
    708349948585
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  3. Pass60,949 miles (+36)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    60,949 miles
    Test number
    595840782619
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  4. Pass60,913 miles (+10)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    60,913 miles
    Test number
    591988858467
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component ball joint has slight play both front upper ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail60,903 miles (+64)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,903 miles
    Test number
    652175826499
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel leak at front leaking on to exhaust (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component ball joint has slight play both front upper ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass60,839 miles (+269)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    60,839 miles
    Test number
    348707144321
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre outer exhaust box insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box leaking

  7. Pass60,570 miles (+196)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    60,570 miles
    Test number
    402056926453
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front king pins
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside rusted

  8. Pass60,374 miles (+537)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    60,374 miles
    Test number
    415632923678
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front king pins

  9. Pass59,837 miles (+554)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    59,837 miles
    Test number
    220761365909
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheel bearings are becoming worn
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak on the steering box
    • AdvisorySlight wear in nearside and offside front king pins
    • AdvisorySlight wear in the nearside steering idler

  10. Pass59,283 miles (+15)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    59,283 miles
    Test number
    610182311078
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres are wearing unevenly
    • AdvisorySlight play in the nearside and offside front lower king pins
    • AdvisorySlight wear in the nearside steering idler

  11. Fail59,268 miles5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,268 miles
    Test number
    316787132594
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres are wearing unevenly
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside steering idler
    • AdvisoryUnable to check nearside front wheel bearing due to brake binding

Questions about 784 WYD

What vehicle is registration 784 WYD currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 784 WYD on a red and black petrol Austin Healey first used on 9 Apr 1964. 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 784 WYD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 784 WYD expired on 2 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 784 WYD?
The MOT on 784 WYD expired on 2 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 784 WYD done?
784 WYD was recorded at 61,057 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2023, an average of 222 miles a year.
Has 784 WYD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 784 WYD has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on 784 WYD 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 784 WYD find?
784 WYD passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2023 with 6 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper and lower; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper and lower, and 3 more.

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