What vehicle is registration 978 UYJ currently assigned to?

DVSA MOT records show 978 UYJ on a green petrol Austin A35 first used on 31 Dec 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 978 UYJ currently have a valid MOT?

No. The MOT on 978 UYJ expired on 4 May 2024, according to DVSA records.

When is the MOT due on 978 UYJ?

The MOT on 978 UYJ expired on 4 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.

What mileage has 978 UYJ done?

978 UYJ was recorded at 36,265 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2023, an average of 74 miles a year.

Has 978 UYJ ever failed its MOT?

Yes. 978 UYJ has failed 1 of its 3 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2014.

Has the mileage on 978 UYJ 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 978 UYJ find?

978 UYJ passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2023 with 1 advisory: nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

Austin A35

Green · Petrol · 1959

978 UYJMOT history

978 UYJ is a green petrol Austin A35 first used on 31 Dec 1959. Its MOT expired on 4 May 2024 and it has passed 2 of 3 MOT tests, with 36,265 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2023.

MOT: Expired; On 4 May 2024
Mileage: 36,265 mi; At MOT on 5 May 2023
MOT tests: 3; 2 passed · 1 failed
Per year: 74 mi; Average between MOTs

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Vehicle details

Registration: 978 UYJ
Registration format: Dateless
Make: Austin
Model: A35
Colour: Green
Fuel type: Petrol
Year of manufacture: 1959
First used: 31 Dec 1959
MOT status: MOT expired on 4 May 2024
Latest MOT test: 5 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

978 UYJ was last recorded at 36,265 miles on 5 May 2023, 668 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2014.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail

Previous MOT: 35,597 miles · 12 May 2014
Between the last two tests: 668 miles
Average per year: 74 miles

Recorded mileage by year

2023 – 36,265 miles
2014 – 35,597 miles

What the latest MOT found

5 May 2023

Pass36,265 miles

AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

3 tests since 23 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

5 May 2023
Pass36,265 miles (+668)1 advisory
MOT expiry
4 May 2024
Odometer
36,265 miles
Test number
944026117604
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
12 May 2014
Pass35,597 miles3 advisories1 note
MOT expiry
11 May 2015
Odometer
35,597 miles
Test number
905242934112
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- NoteOffside front inner wheel arch corroded
23 Apr 2014
Fail35,597 miles8 failures3 advisories2 notes
MOT expiry
No new certificate
Odometer
35,597 miles
Test number
168253714179
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureCentre Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
- FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureOffside Front An item not tested (Manual)
- FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- NoteOffside front inner wheel arch corroded
- NoteUnderside of vehicle undersealed

Questions about 978 UYJ

What vehicle is registration 978 UYJ currently assigned to?: DVSA MOT records show 978 UYJ on a green petrol Austin A35 first used on 31 Dec 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 978 UYJ currently have a valid MOT?: No. The MOT on 978 UYJ expired on 4 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 978 UYJ?: The MOT on 978 UYJ expired on 4 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 978 UYJ done?: 978 UYJ was recorded at 36,265 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2023, an average of 74 miles a year.
Has 978 UYJ ever failed its MOT?: Yes. 978 UYJ has failed 1 of its 3 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2014.
Has the mileage on 978 UYJ 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 978 UYJ find?: 978 UYJ passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2023 with 1 advisory: nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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