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Austin A90

Black · Petrol · 1955 · 2,639 cc

SSK 525MOT history

SSK 525 is a black petrol Austin A90 first used on 1 Jul 1955. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 74,172 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
74,172 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
0 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SSK 525
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
A90
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,639 cc
Year of manufacture
1955
First used
1 Jul 1955
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SSK 525 was last recorded at 74,172 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2016.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Sept 2016: 74,172 miles, lower than 74,712 miles on 27 Aug 2013.

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
74,172 miles · 2 Sept 2016
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
0 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,172 miles
  • 2016 – 74,172 miles
  • 2013 – 74,712 miles
  • 2011 – 74,172 miles
  • 2010 – 74,172 miles
  • 2009 – 74,172 miles
  • 2008 – 74,172 miles
  • 2007 – 74,172 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,172 miles
  • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 22 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,172 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    74,172 miles
    Test number
    419419288929
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass74,172 miles (-540)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    74,172 miles
    Test number
    790431491460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass74,712 miles (+540)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    74,712 miles
    Test number
    729109633211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass74,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    74,172 miles
    Test number
    245334011245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass74,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    74,172 miles
    Test number
    591302900203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass74,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    74,172 miles
    Test number
    831204309211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail74,172 miles21 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,172 miles
    Test number
    394977568473
    • FailureCentre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureCentre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • FailureSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
    • FailureSteering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

  8. Pass74,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    74,172 miles
    Test number
    171842827008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail74,172 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,172 miles
    Test number
    922192627015
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about SSK 525

What vehicle is registration SSK 525 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SSK 525 on a black petrol Austin A90 first used on 1 Jul 1955. 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 SSK 525 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SSK 525 is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on SSK 525?
The MOT on SSK 525 is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SSK 525 done?
SSK 525 was recorded at 74,172 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 0 miles a year.
Has SSK 525 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SSK 525 has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2008.
Has the mileage on SSK 525 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Sept 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on SSK 525 find?
SSK 525 passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: gearbox mounting defective; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.

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