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Green · Petrol · 1939 · 1,993 cc

EAS 188MOT history

EAS 188 is a green petrol Austin Eight first used on 13 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 79,227 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Apr 2027
Mileage
79,227 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
252 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
EAS 188
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
Eight
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,993 cc
Year of manufacture
1939
First used
13 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

EAS 188 was last recorded at 79,227 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Apr 2009: 498 miles, lower than 75,404 miles on 22 Apr 2008.
  • 26 Mar 2021: 79,219 miles, lower than 79,220 miles on 23 Mar 2020.
  • 19 Apr 2024: 79,227 miles, lower than 79,228 miles on 16 May 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
79,227 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
252 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,227 miles
  • 2025 – 79,227 miles
  • 2024 – 79,227 miles
  • 2023 – 79,228 miles
  • 2022 – 79,227 miles
  • 2021 – 79,221 miles
  • 2020 – 79,220 miles
  • 2019 – 79,219 miles
  • 2018 – 79,219 miles
  • 2017 – 79,219 miles
  • 2015 – 79,219 miles
  • 2014 – 79,219 miles
  • 2009 – 498 miles
  • 2008 – 75,404 miles
  • 2007 – 74,579 miles
  • 2006 – 74,206 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,227 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,227 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    79,227 miles
    Test number
    967513491986
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass79,227 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    79,227 miles
    Test number
    344998849174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass79,227 miles (-1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    79,227 miles
    Test number
    634848770759
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass79,228 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    79,228 miles
    Test number
    972686847573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail79,227 miles3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,227 miles
    Test number
    232769746507
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass79,227 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    79,227 miles
    Test number
    328586223625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass79,221 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    79,221 miles
    Test number
    752943859626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail79,219 miles (-1)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,219 miles
    Test number
    885633563300
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass79,220 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    79,220 miles
    Test number
    715681157777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass79,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    79,219 miles
    Test number
    421632453448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    79,219 miles
    Test number
    852517445227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    79,219 miles
    Test number
    642841725135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    79,219 miles
    Test number
    207225185028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass79,219 miles (+78,721)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    79,219 miles
    Test number
    917138394096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass498 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    498 miles
    Test number
    673278619171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail498 miles (-74,906)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    498 miles
    Test number
    272574819115
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass75,404 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    75,404 miles
    Test number
    433883418112
    • NoteOnly o/s wipper fitted

  18. Fail75,404 miles (+825)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,404 miles
    Test number
    921152918192
    • FailureFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  19. Pass74,579 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    74,579 miles
    Test number
    391668317134
    • AdvisoryRear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

  20. Fail74,579 miles (+373)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,579 miles
    Test number
    680788517125
    • Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
    • AdvisoryRear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

  21. Pass74,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    74,206 miles
    Test number
    194164216149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail74,206 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,206 miles
    Test number
    823031216176
    • FailureBrake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Questions about EAS 188

What vehicle is registration EAS 188 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show EAS 188 on a green petrol Austin Eight first used on 13 Mar 2002. 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 EAS 188 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on EAS 188 is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on EAS 188?
The MOT on EAS 188 is valid until 2 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has EAS 188 done?
EAS 188 was recorded at 79,227 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 252 miles a year.
Has EAS 188 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. EAS 188 has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on EAS 188 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 24 Apr 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on EAS 188 find?
EAS 188 passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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