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Black and Cream · Petrol · 1935 · 2,350 cc

ARK 468MOT history

ARK 468 is a black and cream petrol Austin 18 first used on 22 Jun 1935. Its MOT expired on 20 May 2025 and it has passed 16 of 16 MOT tests, with 45,867 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 20 May 2025
Mileage
45,867 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2024
MOT tests
16
16 passed · 0 failed
Per year
434 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ARK 468
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
18
Colour
Black and Cream
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,350 cc
Year of manufacture
1935
First used
22 Jun 1935
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 May 2025
Latest MOT test
21 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

ARK 468 was last recorded at 45,867 miles on 21 May 2024, 265 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
45,602 miles · 1 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
265 miles
Average per year
434 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 45,867 miles
  • 2022 – 45,602 miles
  • 2019 – 45,213 miles
  • 2018 – 44,912 miles
  • 2017 – 44,509 miles
  • 2016 – 44,044 miles
  • 2015 – 43,468 miles
  • 2014 – 42,725 miles
  • 2012 – 42,066 miles
  • 2011 – 41,343 miles
  • 2010 – 40,274 miles
  • 2009 – 39,436 miles
  • 2008 – 39,221 miles
  • 2007 – 38,813 miles
  • 2006 – 38,228 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,867 miles
  • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

16 tests since 17 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,867 miles (+265)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2025
    Odometer
    45,867 miles
    Test number
    213435680824
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass45,602 miles (+389)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    45,602 miles
    Test number
    306516572113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass45,213 miles (+301)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    45,213 miles
    Test number
    225626715482
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass44,912 miles (+403)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    44,912 miles
    Test number
    177857528187
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass44,509 miles (+465)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    44,509 miles
    Test number
    197832876173
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySmall oil leak from steering box

  6. Pass44,044 miles (+576)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    44,044 miles
    Test number
    529189136352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass43,468 miles (+743)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    43,468 miles
    Test number
    608981095042
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteSmall oil leak from o/s/r hub

  8. Pass42,725 miles (+659)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    42,725 miles
    Test number
    238498404051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass42,066 miles (+723)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    42,066 miles
    Test number
    728742212364
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFuel filter very dirty
    • NoteSlight play in both track rod ends
    • NoteSmall oil leak from offside rear hub

  10. Pass41,343 miles (+1,069)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    41,343 miles
    Test number
    217564181265
    • NoteAdvise free play in steering box (NOT excessive)
    • NoteAdvise offside rear hub oil seal leaking

  11. Pass40,274 miles (+838)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    40,274 miles
    Test number
    154541270232
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass39,436 miles (+215)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    39,436 miles
    Test number
    353882879405
    • AdvisoryNearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

  13. Pass39,221 miles (+408)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    39,221 miles
    Test number
    562538088258
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

  14. Pass38,813 miles (+585)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    38,813 miles
    Test number
    321068487223
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass38,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    38,228 miles
    Test number
    304320496278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    38,228 miles
    Test number
    102230296261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about ARK 468

What vehicle is registration ARK 468 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ARK 468 on a black and cream petrol Austin 18 first used on 22 Jun 1935. 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 ARK 468 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on ARK 468 expired on 20 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on ARK 468?
The MOT on ARK 468 expired on 20 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has ARK 468 done?
ARK 468 was recorded at 45,867 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2024, an average of 434 miles a year.
Has ARK 468 ever failed its MOT?
No. ARK 468 has passed all 16 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on ARK 468 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 ARK 468 find?
ARK 468 passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside windscreen wiper blade defective; steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm.

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