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Austin A40

Black · Petrol · 1954 · 1,200 cc

LAM 938MOT history

LAM 938 is a black petrol Austin A40 first used on 12 Jul 1954. Its MOT expired on 20 Jun 2026 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 55,788 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Jun 2026
Mileage
55,788 mi
At MOT on 21 Jun 2025
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
249 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LAM 938
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
A40
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,200 cc
Year of manufacture
1954
First used
12 Jul 1954
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LAM 938 was last recorded at 55,788 miles on 21 Jun 2025, 3,621 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2010.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,167 miles · 1 Jul 2010
Between the last two tests
3,621 miles
Average per year
249 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 55,788 miles
  • 2010 – 52,167 miles
  • 2009 – 52,015 miles
  • 2008 – 51,612 miles
  • 2007 – 51,285 miles
  • 2006 – 50,950 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,788 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

7 tests since 27 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,788 miles (+3,621)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    55,788 miles
    Test number
    514286195708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass52,167 miles (+152)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    52,167 miles
    Test number
    303722780172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteAll four jacking points corroded
    • NoteBrakes slightly pull to the left
    • NoteSlight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing
    • NoteSlight play in steering box

  3. Pass52,015 miles (+403)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    52,015 miles
    Test number
    650265869078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll 4 jacking points corroded

  4. Pass51,612 miles (+327)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    51,612 miles
    Test number
    421392528075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteSlight air leak (inlet)

  5. Pass51,285 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    51,285 miles
    Test number
    602421837043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail51,281 miles (+331)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,281 miles
    Test number
    802702627088
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  7. Pass50,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    50,950 miles
    Test number
    451077826055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LAM 938

What vehicle is registration LAM 938 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show LAM 938 on a black petrol Austin A40 first used on 12 Jul 1954. 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 LAM 938 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LAM 938 expired on 20 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LAM 938?
The MOT on LAM 938 expired on 20 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LAM 938 done?
LAM 938 was recorded at 55,788 miles at its MOT on 21 Jun 2025, an average of 249 miles a year.
Has LAM 938 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LAM 938 has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2007.
Has the mileage on LAM 938 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 LAM 938 find?
LAM 938 passed its latest MOT on 21 Jun 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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