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Austin A60

Maroon and Cream · Petrol · 1963 · 1,622 cc

79 TYDMOT history

79 TYD is a maroon and cream petrol Austin A60 first used on 26 Jun 1963. Its MOT expired on 23 Feb 2025 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 10,794 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Feb 2025
Mileage
10,794 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2024
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
97 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
79 TYD
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
A60
Colour
Maroon and Cream
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,622 cc
Year of manufacture
1963
First used
26 Jun 1963
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

79 TYD was last recorded at 10,794 miles on 24 Feb 2024, 1,538 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
9,256 miles · 3 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
1,538 miles
Average per year
97 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 10,794 miles
  • 2022 – 9,256 miles
  • 2016 – 9,243 miles
  • 2014 – 9,229 miles
  • 2013 – 9,215 miles
  • 2012 – 9,202 miles
  • 2011 – 9,189 miles
  • 2010 – 9,171 miles
  • 2009 – 9,121 miles
  • 2008 – 9,107 miles
  • 2007 – 9,047 miles
  • 2006 – 9,033 miles
  • 2005 – 9,005 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass10,794 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 Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

18 tests since 3 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass10,794 miles (+1,538)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    10,794 miles
    Test number
    953588604176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass9,256 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    9,256 miles
    Test number
    515308572211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass9,243 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    9,243 miles
    Test number
    927276386691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail9,238 miles (+9)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,238 miles
    Test number
    306907344286
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven nearside slow (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven nearside slow (3.7.B.2)

  5. Pass9,229 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    9,229 miles
    Test number
    746200874219
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  6. Pass9,215 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    9,215 miles
    Test number
    326920583211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass9,202 miles (+13)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    9,202 miles
    Test number
    337025862473
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteN/s wiper blade deteriorated
    • NoteSteering idler slightly worn
    • NoteWater pump seeping

  8. Pass9,189 miles (+18)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    9,189 miles
    Test number
    465095961270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  9. Pass9,171 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    9,171 miles
    Test number
    522047750200
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  10. Fail9,171 miles (+50)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,171 miles
    Test number
    283407550213
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Pass9,121 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    9,121 miles
    Test number
    654899459254
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteRear brakes slighty uneven application

  12. Fail9,121 miles (+14)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,121 miles
    Test number
    204064159205
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteRear brakes slighty uneven application

  13. Pass9,107 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    9,107 miles
    Test number
    841235258240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass9,066 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    9,066 miles
    Test number
    720655148017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail9,047 miles (+14)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,047 miles
    Test number
    354000797485
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteRear axle leaking at o/s

  16. Pass9,033 miles (+18)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    9,033 miles
    Test number
    333778216389
    • NoteCorrosion in both inner sills and in front floorpans

  17. Fail9,015 miles (+10)10 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,015 miles
    Test number
    313816676454
    • FailureFront Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureTyre(s) incorrect because cross-ply or bias-belted tyres are fitted on the rear axle and radial-ply tyres are fitted on the front axle. (4.1.A.2b)
    • NoteCorrosion n/s and o/s inner sill and floor areas at front.

  18. Pass9,005 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    9,005 miles
    Test number
    533886275236
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteSome wear in nearside kingpin

Questions about 79 TYD

What vehicle is registration 79 TYD currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 79 TYD on a maroon and cream petrol Austin A60 first used on 26 Jun 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 79 TYD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 79 TYD expired on 23 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 79 TYD?
The MOT on 79 TYD expired on 23 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 79 TYD done?
79 TYD was recorded at 10,794 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2024, an average of 97 miles a year.
Has 79 TYD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 79 TYD has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2016.
Has the mileage on 79 TYD 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 79 TYD find?
79 TYD passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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