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White · Petrol · 1960 · 1,000 cc

NSL 286MOT history

NSL 286 is a white petrol Austin VAN first used on 4 Jul 1960. Its MOT expired on 21 Aug 2025 and it has passed 6 of 10 MOT tests, with 7,857 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Aug 2025
Mileage
7,857 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2024
MOT tests
10
6 passed · 4 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
NSL 286
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
VAN
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1960
First used
4 Jul 1960
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

NSL 286 was last recorded at 7,857 miles on 22 Aug 2024, 7,854 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2014.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Jan 2012: 59,995 miles, lower than 59,999 miles on 5 Oct 2009.
  • 4 Oct 2014: 3 miles, lower than 59,995 miles on 30 Jan 2012.

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
3 miles · 4 Oct 2014
Between the last two tests
7,854 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 7,857 miles
  • 2014 – 3 miles
  • 2012 – 59,995 miles
  • 2009 – 59,999 miles
  • 2008 – 59,999 miles
  • 2006 – 59,999 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass7,857 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)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

10 tests since 17 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass7,857 miles (+7,854)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    7,857 miles
    Test number
    925223028254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass3 miles (-59,992)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    3 miles
    Test number
    427017374243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass59,995 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    59,995 miles
    Test number
    148090732088
    • NoteBoth front flexible brake hoses chafe the front stabilizer bars on full lock but are made of braided steel.

  4. Fail59,995 miles (-4)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,995 miles
    Test number
    516866122041
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front flexible brake hoses chafe the front stabilizer bars on full lock but are made of braided steel.

  5. Pass59,999 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    59,999 miles
    Test number
    444928079234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe corroded

  6. Fail59,999 miles7 failures2 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,999 miles
    Test number
    623002779277
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe corroded

  7. Pass59,999 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    59,999 miles
    Test number
    972555658103
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres bald on outer edges

  8. Fail59,999 miles1 dangerous11 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,999 miles
    Test number
    420174018175
    • DangerousNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureHeadlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres bald on outer edge
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NotePassenger seat insecure/loose

  9. Pass59,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    59,999 miles
    Test number
    573959596198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail59,999 miles1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,999 miles
    Test number
    384398496132
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Questions about NSL 286

What vehicle is registration NSL 286 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show NSL 286 on a white petrol Austin VAN first used on 4 Jul 1960. 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 NSL 286 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on NSL 286 expired on 21 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on NSL 286?
The MOT on NSL 286 expired on 21 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has NSL 286 done?
NSL 286 was recorded at 7,857 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2024.
Has NSL 286 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. NSL 286 has failed 4 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2012.
Has the mileage on NSL 286 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 26 Jan 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on NSL 286 find?
NSL 286 passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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