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Austin A30 Seven

Black · Petrol · 1955 · 948 cc

TYC 816MOT history

TYC 816 is a black petrol Austin A30 Seven first used on 19 Feb 1955. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 37,635 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
37,635 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
TYC 816
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
A30 Seven
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
948 cc
Year of manufacture
1955
First used
19 Feb 1955
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

TYC 816 was last recorded at 37,635 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 465 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Jun 2010: 31,775 miles, lower than 92,846 miles on 12 May 2009.

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
37,170 miles · 3 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
465 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 37,635 miles
  • 2024 – 37,170 miles
  • 2023 – 36,936 miles
  • 2022 – 36,508 miles
  • 2012 – 34,467 miles
  • 2011 – 32,877 miles
  • 2010 – 31,775 miles
  • 2009 – 92,846 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,635 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 7 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,635 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    37,635 miles
    Test number
    229621392455
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail37,634 miles (+464)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,634 miles
    Test number
    697617885887
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass37,170 miles (+234)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    37,170 miles
    Test number
    368364162166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass36,936 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    36,936 miles
    Test number
    402015252427
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail36,935 miles (+427)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,935 miles
    Test number
    621186907806
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass36,508 miles (+2,041)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    36,508 miles
    Test number
    272673849130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail34,467 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,467 miles
    Test number
    809240952153
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  8. Pass34,467 miles (+1,590)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    34,467 miles
    Test number
    819100852105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass32,877 miles (+1,102)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    32,877 miles
    Test number
    676549731185
    • DangerousN/s rear hub is damp with oil

  10. Pass31,775 miles (-61,071)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    31,775 miles
    Test number
    761663250136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass92,846 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    92,846 miles
    Test number
    241612739137
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

  12. Fail92,837 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,837 miles
    Test number
    853567799070
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureSteering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Questions about TYC 816

What vehicle is registration TYC 816 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TYC 816 on a black petrol Austin A30 Seven first used on 19 Feb 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 TYC 816 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TYC 816 is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on TYC 816?
The MOT on TYC 816 is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TYC 816 done?
TYC 816 was recorded at 37,635 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026.
Has TYC 816 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TYC 816 has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on TYC 816 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Jun 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on TYC 816 find?
TYC 816 passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin.

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