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Austin A70 Hereford

Black · Petrol · 1953 · 2,200 cc

LDA 276MOT history

LDA 276 is a black petrol Austin A70 Hereford first used on 24 Apr 1953. Its MOT expired on 18 Jan 2025 and it has passed 5 of 7 MOT tests, with 14,988 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Jan 2025
Mileage
14,988 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2024
MOT tests
7
5 passed · 2 failed
Per year
111 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LDA 276
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
A70 Hereford
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,200 cc
Year of manufacture
1953
First used
24 Apr 1953
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LDA 276 was last recorded at 14,988 miles on 19 Jan 2024, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
14,976 miles · 17 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
111 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 14,988 miles
  • 2023 – 14,976 miles
  • 2022 – 14,961 miles
  • 2021 – 14,854 miles
  • 2019 – 14,725 miles
  • 2018 – 14,415 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass14,988 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.

  • Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

7 tests since 19 Nov 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass14,988 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    14,988 miles
    Test number
    871089653885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail14,976 miles (+15)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,976 miles
    Test number
    300314286858
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass14,961 miles (+107)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    14,961 miles
    Test number
    864438632754
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass14,854 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    14,854 miles
    Test number
    353405079349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail14,841 miles (+116)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,841 miles
    Test number
    988349202191
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass14,725 miles (+310)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    14,725 miles
    Test number
    942510932427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass14,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    14,415 miles
    Test number
    331831529674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LDA 276

What vehicle is registration LDA 276 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show LDA 276 on a black petrol Austin A70 Hereford first used on 24 Apr 1953. 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 LDA 276 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LDA 276 expired on 18 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LDA 276?
The MOT on LDA 276 expired on 18 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LDA 276 done?
LDA 276 was recorded at 14,988 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2024, an average of 111 miles a year.
Has LDA 276 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LDA 276 has failed 2 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LDA 276 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 LDA 276 find?
LDA 276 passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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