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Vauxhall Cresta

White and Yellow · Petrol · 1961 · 2,651 cc

950 MHYMOT history

950 MHY is a white and yellow petrol Vauxhall Cresta first used on 10 Jul 1961. Its MOT expired on 8 Jan 2025 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 37,721 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Jan 2025
Mileage
37,721 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2024
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
136 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
950 MHY
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Cresta
Colour
White and Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,651 cc
Year of manufacture
1961
First used
10 Jul 1961
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

950 MHY was last recorded at 37,721 miles on 5 Jan 2024, 179 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
37,542 miles · 9 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
179 miles
Average per year
136 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 37,721 miles
  • 2023 – 37,542 miles
  • 2022 – 36,839 miles
  • 2020 – 36,692 miles
  • 2019 – 36,375 miles
  • 2018 – 36,130 miles
  • 2017 – 36,031 miles
  • 2016 – 36,031 miles
  • 2015 – 35,582 miles
  • 2013 – 35,460 miles
  • 2010 – 35,413 miles
  • 2006 – 35,329 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,721 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge - rest of tread 4-6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge - rest of tread 4-6mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth rear leaf springs, all eye bushes are slightly deterioratedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost smooth on inner edge - rest of tread 4-6mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front tyre worn on very inner edge - rest of tread 4-6mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass37,721 miles (+179)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    37,721 miles
    Test number
    731571398873
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge - rest of tread 4-6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge - rest of tread 4-6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear leaf springs, all eye bushes are slightly deteriorated
  2. Pass37,542 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    37,542 miles
    Test number
    368509904141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost smooth on inner edge - rest of tread 4-6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge - rest of tread 4-6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear leaf springs, all eye bushes are slightly deteriorated
  3. Fail37,542 miles (+703)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,542 miles
    Test number
    851819935001
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost smooth on inner edge - rest of tread 4-6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge - rest of tread 4-6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear leaf springs, all eye bushes are slightly deteriorated
  4. Pass36,839 miles (+147)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    36,839 miles
    Test number
    762136356832
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower suspension joint slightly worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on very inner edge - rest of tread 5-6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on very inner edge - rest of tread 4-6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight bind to o/s/r brake
  5. Pass36,692 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    36,692 miles
    Test number
    886007387520
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on very inner edge - rest of tread 4-6mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on very inner edge - rest of tread 3-5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
    • AdvisorySlight gearbox oil leak
  6. Fail36,691 miles (+316)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,691 miles
    Test number
    865945621235
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm bracket/shock tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on very inner edge - rest of tread 4-6mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on very inner edge - rest of tread 3-5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
    • AdvisorySlight gearbox oil leak
  7. Pass36,375 miles (+245)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    36,375 miles
    Test number
    287349994050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on very inner edge - rest of tread 5-6mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on very inner edge - rest of tread 5-6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wipers smearing slightly
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak/leaks
  8. Pass36,130 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    36,130 miles
    Test number
    536246169136
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Poor (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering idler
  9. Fail36,130 miles (+99)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,130 miles
    Test number
    824437725156
    • FailureIndicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Poor (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering idler
  10. Pass36,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    36,031 miles
    Test number
    228547304315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,031 miles (+449)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    36,031 miles
    Test number
    234141790641
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  12. Pass35,582 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    35,582 miles
    Test number
    621538935798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail35,580 miles (+120)8 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,580 miles
    Test number
    447857795174
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailurePosition lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteOffside rear hand brake lower than nearside
  14. Pass35,460 miles (+47)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    35,460 miles
    Test number
    309902733271
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn to minimum 1.6mm
  15. Pass35,413 miles (+84)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    35,413 miles
    Test number
    323150530268
    • NoteOffside front tyre nearing wear limit
    • NoteWipers a little smeary
  16. Pass35,329 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    35,329 miles
    Test number
    901873866185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about 950 MHY

What vehicle is registration 950 MHY currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 950 MHY on a white and yellow petrol Vauxhall Cresta first used on 10 Jul 1961. 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 950 MHY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 950 MHY expired on 8 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 950 MHY?
The MOT on 950 MHY expired on 8 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 950 MHY done?
950 MHY was recorded at 37,721 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2024, an average of 136 miles a year.
Has 950 MHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 950 MHY has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on 950 MHY 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 950 MHY find?
950 MHY passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2024 with 8 advisories: nearside front inner anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge - rest of tread 4-6mm; nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy, and 5 more.

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