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Red · Petrol · 1958 · 2,639 cc

TAS 938MOT history

TAS 938 is a red petrol Austin Healey first used on 1 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 26 Sept 2024 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 7,349 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Sept 2024
Mileage
7,349 mi
At MOT on 27 Sept 2023
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
415 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TAS 938
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
Healey
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,639 cc
Year of manufacture
1958
First used
1 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

TAS 938 was last recorded at 7,349 miles on 27 Sept 2023, 335 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Jan 2009: 8 miles, lower than 176 miles on 17 Apr 2007.

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
7,014 miles · 13 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
335 miles
Average per year
415 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 7,349 miles
  • 2022 – 7,014 miles
  • 2021 – 6,562 miles
  • 2020 – 6,237 miles
  • 2019 – 5,399 miles
  • 2018 – 5,220 miles
  • 2017 – 5,041 miles
  • 2016 – 4,431 miles
  • 2015 – 3,669 miles
  • 2014 – 2,424 miles
  • 2013 – 1,448 miles
  • 2012 – 841 miles
  • 2011 – 117 miles
  • 2010 – 85 miles
  • 2009 – 8 miles
  • 2007 – 176 miles
  • 2006 – 66 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass7,349 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass7,349 miles (+335)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    7,349 miles
    Test number
    242609989931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass7,014 miles (+452)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    7,014 miles
    Test number
    236806324446
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  3. Pass6,562 miles (+325)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    6,562 miles
    Test number
    890288446504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass6,237 miles (+838)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    6,237 miles
    Test number
    789281308046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass5,399 miles (+179)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    5,399 miles
    Test number
    874200659128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass5,220 miles (+179)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    5,220 miles
    Test number
    695600700782
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
  7. Pass5,041 miles (+610)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    5,041 miles
    Test number
    469208812947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass4,431 miles (+762)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    4,431 miles
    Test number
    766113918428
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mounting split
  9. Pass3,669 miles (+1,245)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    3,669 miles
    Test number
    757113705176
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  10. Pass2,424 miles (+976)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    2,424 miles
    Test number
    698592304132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass1,448 miles (+607)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    1,448 miles
    Test number
    938070213111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  12. Pass841 miles (+724)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    841 miles
    Test number
    645567902101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass117 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    117 miles
    Test number
    397761311189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass85 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    85 miles
    Test number
    461642800122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass8 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    8 miles
    Test number
    714877509091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail8 miles (-168)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8 miles
    Test number
    704716709054
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
    • FailureFront front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  17. Pass176 miles (+110)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    176 miles
    Test number
    674457707100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass66 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    66 miles
    Test number
    323724776018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about TAS 938

What vehicle is registration TAS 938 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TAS 938 on a red petrol Austin Healey first used on 1 Jun 2003. 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 TAS 938 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on TAS 938 expired on 26 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on TAS 938?
The MOT on TAS 938 expired on 26 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has TAS 938 done?
TAS 938 was recorded at 7,349 miles at its MOT on 27 Sept 2023, an average of 415 miles a year.
Has TAS 938 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TAS 938 has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2009.
Has the mileage on TAS 938 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Jan 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on TAS 938 find?
TAS 938 passed its latest MOT on 27 Sept 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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