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Austin SIX

Black and White · Petrol · 1935 · 2,366 cc

BLB 263MOT history

BLB 263 is a black and white petrol Austin SIX first used on 1 Jan 1935. Its MOT expired on 14 Jul 2026 and it has passed 5 of 7 MOT tests, with 51,496 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Jul 2026
Mileage
51,496 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2025
MOT tests
7
5 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,321 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
BLB 263
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
SIX
Colour
Black and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,366 cc
Year of manufacture
1935
First used
1 Jan 1935
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

BLB 263 was last recorded at 51,496 miles on 16 Jun 2025, 5,812 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
45,684 miles · 15 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
5,812 miles
Average per year
1,321 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 51,496 miles
  • 2024 – 45,684 miles
  • 2023 – 41,645 miles
  • 2012 – 33,834 miles
  • 2011 – 32,668 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,496 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear spring (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front and rear of spring (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear spring (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front and rear of spring (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

7 tests since 15 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,496 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    51,496 miles
    Test number
    419474448131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear spring (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front and rear of spring (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear spring (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front and rear of spring (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  2. Fail51,496 miles (+5,812)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,496 miles
    Test number
    904877990607
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear spring (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front and rear of spring (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear spring (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front and rear of spring (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  3. Pass45,684 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    45,684 miles
    Test number
    251540780761
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  4. Fail45,684 miles (+4,039)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,684 miles
    Test number
    902235984684
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • Repaired at testStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  5. Pass41,645 miles (+7,811)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    41,645 miles
    Test number
    425874791768
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass33,834 miles (+1,166)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    33,834 miles
    Test number
    866898062056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass32,668 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    32,668 miles
    Test number
    769494771080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about BLB 263

What vehicle is registration BLB 263 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show BLB 263 on a black and white petrol Austin SIX first used on 1 Jan 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 BLB 263 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on BLB 263 expired on 14 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on BLB 263?
The MOT on BLB 263 expired on 14 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has BLB 263 done?
BLB 263 was recorded at 51,496 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2025, an average of 1,321 miles a year.
Has BLB 263 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. BLB 263 has failed 2 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on BLB 263 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 BLB 263 find?
BLB 263 passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2025 with 10 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear spring; nearside rear leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front and rear of spring, and 7 more.

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