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Morris Minor Traveller

White · Petrol · 1956 · 1,098 cc

VSJ 492MOT history

VSJ 492 is a white petrol Morris Minor Traveller first used on 3 Feb 1956. Its MOT expired on 9 Feb 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 16,553 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Feb 2023
Mileage
16,553 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
VSJ 492
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Morris
Model
Minor Traveller
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,098 cc
Year of manufacture
1956
First used
3 Feb 1956
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

VSJ 492 was last recorded at 16,553 miles on 10 Feb 2022, 158 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Oct 2007: 711 miles, lower than 98,543 miles on 10 Oct 2006.

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
16,395 miles · 14 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
158 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 16,553 miles
  • 2021 – 16,395 miles
  • 2020 – 15,959 miles
  • 2019 – 15,364 miles
  • 2018 – 14,719 miles
  • 2017 – 14,303 miles
  • 2016 – 13,779 miles
  • 2015 – 12,708 miles
  • 2014 – 11,661 miles
  • 2013 – 10,582 miles
  • 2012 – 9,432 miles
  • 2011 – 8,594 miles
  • 2010 – 7,273 miles
  • 2009 – 5,603 miles
  • 2008 – 3,060 miles
  • 2007 – 711 miles
  • 2006 – 98,543 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass16,553 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.

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass16,553 miles (+158)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    16,553 miles
    Test number
    920977392415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass16,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    16,395 miles
    Test number
    272154047860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail16,395 miles (+436)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,395 miles
    Test number
    899232738353
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass15,959 miles (+595)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    15,959 miles
    Test number
    833593582435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass15,364 miles (+645)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    15,364 miles
    Test number
    840594761352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass14,719 miles (+416)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    14,719 miles
    Test number
    107726022476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass14,303 miles (+524)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    14,303 miles
    Test number
    497490018442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass13,779 miles (+1,071)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    13,779 miles
    Test number
    147482167459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass12,708 miles (+1,047)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    12,708 miles
    Test number
    755168487762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass11,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    11,661 miles
    Test number
    315660384260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail11,661 miles (+1,079)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,661 miles
    Test number
    519430784221
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass10,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    10,582 miles
    Test number
    647131883289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail10,582 miles (+1,150)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,582 miles
    Test number
    318121383211
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  14. Pass9,432 miles (+838)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    9,432 miles
    Test number
    848017472201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass8,594 miles (+1,321)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    8,594 miles
    Test number
    529238471234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass7,273 miles (+1,670)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    7,273 miles
    Test number
    122678670245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass5,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    5,603 miles
    Test number
    344550189476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail5,603 miles (+2,543)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,603 miles
    Test number
    210049379245
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  19. Pass3,060 miles (+2,349)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    3,060 miles
    Test number
    470899368215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass711 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    711 miles
    Test number
    534961887269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail711 miles (-97,832)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    711 miles
    Test number
    962381887213
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass98,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    98,543 miles
    Test number
    341493386443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VSJ 492

What vehicle is registration VSJ 492 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VSJ 492 on a white petrol Morris Minor Traveller first used on 3 Feb 1956. 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 VSJ 492 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on VSJ 492 expired on 9 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on VSJ 492?
The MOT on VSJ 492 expired on 9 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has VSJ 492 done?
VSJ 492 was recorded at 16,553 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2022.
Has VSJ 492 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VSJ 492 has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on VSJ 492 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Oct 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on VSJ 492 find?
VSJ 492 passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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