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Red · Petrol · 1957 · 2,639 cc

WSJ 175MOT history

WSJ 175 is a red petrol Austin Healey first used on 12 Jun 1957. Its MOT expired on 3 May 2023 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 12,533 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 3 May 2023
Mileage
12,533 mi
At MOT on 4 May 2022
MOT tests
11
7 passed · 4 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
WSJ 175
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
Healey
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,639 cc
Year of manufacture
1957
First used
12 Jun 1957
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 May 2023
Latest MOT test
4 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

WSJ 175 was last recorded at 12,533 miles on 4 May 2022, 543 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Aug 2019: 11,018 miles, lower than 95,850 miles on 18 Jan 2010.

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
11,990 miles · 12 Aug 2020
Between the last two tests
543 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 12,533 miles
  • 2020 – 11,990 miles
  • 2019 – 11,018 miles
  • 2010 – 95,850 miles
  • 2009 – 95,693 miles
  • 2008 – 95,353 miles
  • 2006 – 95,222 miles
  • 2005 – 94,777 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass12,533 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.

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2010

Full MOT history

11 tests since 20 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass12,533 miles (+543)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    12,533 miles
    Test number
    938646694670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass11,990 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    11,990 miles
    Test number
    970402365989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail11,984 miles (+966)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,984 miles
    Test number
    966920808509
    • MajorRear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  4. Pass11,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    11,018 miles
    Test number
    899253149242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail11,018 miles (-84,832)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,018 miles
    Test number
    846785749417
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
  6. Pass95,850 miles (+157)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    95,850 miles
    Test number
    984488710032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  7. Pass95,693 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    95,693 miles
    Test number
    632360529073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail95,693 miles (+340)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,693 miles
    Test number
    953889419000
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
  9. Fail95,353 miles (+131)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,353 miles
    Test number
    262608218083
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
  10. Pass95,222 miles (+445)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    95,222 miles
    Test number
    803385556322
    • NoteCorrosion offside inner sill not within any prescribed areas
    • NoteCorrosion to offside front outrigger not within any prescribed areas
    • NoteLong handgrake travel
    • NoteSlight lift nearside kingpin
    • NoteSlight lift offside kingpin
  11. Pass94,777 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    94,777 miles
    Test number
    974344955312
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteSlight play in steering

Questions about WSJ 175

What vehicle is registration WSJ 175 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show WSJ 175 on a red petrol Austin Healey first used on 12 Jun 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 WSJ 175 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on WSJ 175 expired on 3 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on WSJ 175?
The MOT on WSJ 175 expired on 3 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has WSJ 175 done?
WSJ 175 was recorded at 12,533 miles at its MOT on 4 May 2022.
Has WSJ 175 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. WSJ 175 has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on WSJ 175 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Aug 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on WSJ 175 find?
WSJ 175 passed its latest MOT on 4 May 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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