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Blue and Black · Petrol · 1930 · 2,249 cc

VT 7984MOT history

VT 7984 is a blue and black petrol Austin first used on 31 Dec 1930. Its MOT expired on 3 Mar 2024 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 8,783 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Mar 2024
Mileage
8,783 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2023
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
318 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VT 7984
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Colour
Blue and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,249 cc
Year of manufacture
1930
First used
31 Dec 1930
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

VT 7984 was last recorded at 8,783 miles on 4 Mar 2023, 31 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
8,752 miles · 26 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
31 miles
Average per year
318 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 8,783 miles
  • 2022 – 8,752 miles
  • 2021 – 8,748 miles
  • 2020 – 8,622 miles
  • 2012 – 5,059 miles
  • 2011 – 4,068 miles
  • 2010 – 3,497 miles
  • 2009 – 3,473 miles
  • 2006 – 3,449 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass8,783 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryN/s rear brake low efficiency

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 23 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass8,783 miles (+31)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    8,783 miles
    Test number
    293909474320
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryN/s rear brake low efficiency
  2. Pass8,752 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    8,752 miles
    Test number
    620476114807
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass8,748 miles (+126)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    8,748 miles
    Test number
    188407125844
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Pass8,622 miles (+3,563)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    8,622 miles
    Test number
    819848206891
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryN/s front brake low efficiency
  5. Pass5,059 miles (+991)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    5,059 miles
    Test number
    809619852112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass4,068 miles (+571)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    4,068 miles
    Test number
    875949931177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
  7. Pass3,497 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    3,497 miles
    Test number
    393665350112
    • AdvisoryNearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
  8. Fail3,473 miles (+24)8 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,473 miles
    Test number
    434517429025
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteSlight play steering joints
  9. Pass3,449 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    3,449 miles
    Test number
    821623846118
    • NoteAll four tyres starting to crack

Questions about VT 7984

What vehicle is registration VT 7984 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VT 7984 on a blue and black petrol Austin first used on 31 Dec 1930. 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 VT 7984 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on VT 7984 expired on 3 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on VT 7984?
The MOT on VT 7984 expired on 3 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has VT 7984 done?
VT 7984 was recorded at 8,783 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2023, an average of 318 miles a year.
Has VT 7984 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VT 7984 has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2009.
Has the mileage on VT 7984 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 VT 7984 find?
VT 7984 passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front service brake binding but not excessively; n/s rear brake low efficiency.

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