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Cream · Petrol · 1959 · 1,098 cc

FJK 497MOT history

FJK 497 is a cream petrol Austin Healey first used on 1 Jun 1959. Its MOT expired on 5 Jun 2024 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 25,106 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Jun 2024
Mileage
25,106 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2023
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
437 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
FJK 497
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
Healey
Colour
Cream
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,098 cc
Year of manufacture
1959
First used
1 Jun 1959
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

FJK 497 was last recorded at 25,106 miles on 6 Jun 2023, 67 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
25,039 miles · 25 May 2023
Between the last two tests
67 miles
Average per year
437 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 25,106 miles
  • 2012 – 20,288 miles
  • 2011 – 19,805 miles
  • 2010 – 19,221 miles
  • 2008 – 18,629 miles
  • 2007 – 18,219 miles
  • 2006 – 17,692 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass25,106 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass25,106 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    25,106 miles
    Test number
    289403195920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail25,039 miles (+4,751)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,039 miles
    Test number
    470452488370
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

  3. Pass20,288 miles (+483)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    20,288 miles
    Test number
    265923552467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteHandbrake ratchet wearing
    • NoteSlight wear in nearside lower trunion

  4. Pass19,805 miles (+584)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    19,805 miles
    Test number
    299983141152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteEngine leaking oil badly
    • NoteEngine starting to smoke from exhaust

  5. Pass19,221 miles (+592)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    19,221 miles
    Test number
    253083950492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak from engine

  6. Pass18,629 miles (+410)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    18,629 miles
    Test number
    284321878458
    • NoteInbalance in rear brakes
    • NoteLower reading offside handbrake
    • NoteOil leaks

  7. Pass18,219 miles (+527)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    18,219 miles
    Test number
    380040877166
    • NoteBoth rear shockers slight leaks
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/f shocker arm
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/f wheel bearing
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/f wheel bearing
    • NoteSlight play in steering colunm

  8. Pass17,692 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    17,692 miles
    Test number
    462147266138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteWIPER BLADES WORN
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about FJK 497

What vehicle is registration FJK 497 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show FJK 497 on a cream petrol Austin Healey first used on 1 Jun 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 FJK 497 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on FJK 497 expired on 5 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on FJK 497?
The MOT on FJK 497 expired on 5 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has FJK 497 done?
FJK 497 was recorded at 25,106 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2023, an average of 437 miles a year.
Has FJK 497 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. FJK 497 has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 25 May 2023.
Has the mileage on FJK 497 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 FJK 497 find?
FJK 497 passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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