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Austin Saloon

Black · Petrol · 1954 · 1,200 cc

LFH 889MOT history

LFH 889 is a black petrol Austin Saloon first used on 20 Feb 1954. Its MOT expired on 19 Feb 2024 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 64,834 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Feb 2024
Mileage
64,834 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2023
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LFH 889
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
Saloon
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,200 cc
Year of manufacture
1954
First used
20 Feb 1954
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LFH 889 was last recorded at 64,834 miles on 20 Feb 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Feb 2023: 64,834 miles, lower than 67,782 miles on 5 Nov 2010.

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
67,782 miles · 5 Nov 2010
Average per year
5 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 64,834 miles
  • 2010 – 67,782 miles
  • 2009 – 64,770 miles
  • 2008 – 64,762 miles
  • 2007 – 64,759 miles
  • 2006 – 64,752 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,834 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Gearbox mounting defective mounting rubbers deteriorated
  • AdvisoryRear 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))
  • AdvisoryPlay in offside front king pin
  • AdvisoryRear leaf springs weak

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass64,834 miles (-2,948)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    64,834 miles
    Test number
    828413413196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Gearbox mounting defective mounting rubbers deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in offside front king pin
    • AdvisoryRear leaf springs weak
  2. Pass67,782 miles (+3,012)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    67,782 miles
    Test number
    460509700436
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  3. Pass64,770 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    64,770 miles
    Test number
    470451309427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass64,762 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    64,762 miles
    Test number
    451018108466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail64,761 miles (+2)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,761 miles
    Test number
    733883908322
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  6. Pass64,759 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    64,759 miles
    Test number
    410316417355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass64,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    64,752 miles
    Test number
    293330726319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LFH 889

What vehicle is registration LFH 889 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show LFH 889 on a black petrol Austin Saloon first used on 20 Feb 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 LFH 889 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LFH 889 expired on 19 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LFH 889?
The MOT on LFH 889 expired on 19 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LFH 889 done?
LFH 889 was recorded at 64,834 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2023, an average of 5 miles a year.
Has LFH 889 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LFH 889 has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2008.
Has the mileage on LFH 889 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Feb 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LFH 889 find?
LFH 889 passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2023 with 12 advisories: nearside front outer track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside rear leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush; offside front outer track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 9 more.

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