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Black and White · Petrol · 1957 · 1,500 cc

TYU 152MOT history

TYU 152 is a black and white petrol Austin Metropolis first used on 4 Jul 1957. Its MOT expired on 30 Oct 2024 and it has passed 10 of 18 MOT tests, with 17,234 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Oct 2024
Mileage
17,234 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2023
MOT tests
18
10 passed · 8 failed
Per year
168 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TYU 152
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
Metropolis
Colour
Black and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1957
First used
4 Jul 1957
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

TYU 152 was last recorded at 17,234 miles on 31 Oct 2023, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
17,228 miles · 26 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
168 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 17,234 miles
  • 2022 – 16,978 miles
  • 2021 – 16,627 miles
  • 2020 – 16,402 miles
  • 2019 – 16,267 miles
  • 2018 – 15,629 miles
  • 2017 – 15,057 miles
  • 2008 – 14,326 miles
  • 2007 – 14,321 miles
  • 2006 – 14,282 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass17,234 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

18 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass17,234 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    17,234 miles
    Test number
    886784286881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail17,228 miles (+250)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,228 miles
    Test number
    594698406739
    • MajorFront Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

  3. Pass16,978 miles (+351)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    16,978 miles
    Test number
    480985611350
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass16,627 miles (+225)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    16,627 miles
    Test number
    791929693263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass16,402 miles (+135)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    16,402 miles
    Test number
    619059438573
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass16,267 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    16,267 miles
    Test number
    156277534390
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail16,249 miles (+620)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,249 miles
    Test number
    994700153471
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner wheel arch corroded not within 30cm of prescribed

  8. Pass15,629 miles (+572)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    15,629 miles
    Test number
    358056500790
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryHandbrake effort requirement just met 26%

  9. Pass15,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    15,057 miles
    Test number
    374809884863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail15,057 miles (+731)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,057 miles
    Test number
    850774130995
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  11. Pass14,326 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    14,326 miles
    Test number
    280044098009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

  12. Fail14,326 miles (+1)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,326 miles
    Test number
    921644998022
    • FailureBrake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

  13. Fail14,325 miles (+4)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,325 miles
    Test number
    261595478049
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  14. Pass14,321 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    14,321 miles
    Test number
    280456587061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail14,317 miles (+35)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,317 miles
    Test number
    711718267060
    • FailureNearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureNearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  16. Pass14,282 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    14,282 miles
    Test number
    732597576027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail14,275 miles (+7)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,275 miles
    Test number
    121932356495
    • FailureOffside Inner Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

  18. Fail14,268 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,268 miles
    Test number
    854581156090
    • FailureNearside Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about TYU 152

What vehicle is registration TYU 152 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TYU 152 on a black and white petrol Austin Metropolis first used on 4 Jul 1957. 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 TYU 152 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on TYU 152 expired on 30 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on TYU 152?
The MOT on TYU 152 expired on 30 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has TYU 152 done?
TYU 152 was recorded at 17,234 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2023, an average of 168 miles a year.
Has TYU 152 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TYU 152 has failed 8 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on TYU 152 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on TYU 152 find?
TYU 152 passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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