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Grey · Petrol · 1962

WSY 708MOT history

WSY 708 is a grey petrol Hillman Minx first used on 1 Mar 1962. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 73,698 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
73,698 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
360 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
WSY 708
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Hillman
Model
Minx
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Year of manufacture
1962
First used
1 Mar 1962
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

WSY 708 was last recorded at 73,698 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 30 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 May 2012: 69,138 miles, lower than 98,819 miles on 13 Jun 2011.

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
73,668 miles · 19 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
30 miles
Average per year
360 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,698 miles
  • 2018 – 73,256 miles
  • 2017 – 72,923 miles
  • 2016 – 72,549 miles
  • 2015 – 71,213 miles
  • 2013 – 69,726 miles
  • 2012 – 69,167 miles
  • 2011 – 98,819 miles
  • 2010 – 68,001 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,698 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

12 tests since 16 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,698 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    73,698 miles
    Test number
    509545396839
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail73,668 miles (+412)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,668 miles
    Test number
    519806246241
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front kingpin boot split
    • AdvisoryOffside Front kingpin boot split
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass73,256 miles (+333)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    73,256 miles
    Test number
    399691290772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass72,923 miles (+374)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    72,923 miles
    Test number
    822370510370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass72,549 miles (+1,336)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    72,549 miles
    Test number
    472027039941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass71,213 miles (+1,487)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    71,213 miles
    Test number
    947160245082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass69,726 miles (+559)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    69,726 miles
    Test number
    399401373166
    • NoteAreas of corrosion on underside of vehicle

  8. Pass69,167 miles (+29)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    69,167 miles
    Test number
    908176942112
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteBoth rear wheel arches corrosion
    • NoteCorrosion n/s front floor/boxsection to wheel arch
    • NoteGeneral corrosion chassis and under body

  9. Fail69,138 miles (-29,681)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,138 miles
    Test number
    306892142155
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteBoth rear wheel arches corrosion
    • NoteCorrosion n/s front floor/boxsection to wheel arch
    • NoteGeneral corrosion chassis and under body

  10. Pass98,819 miles (+30,818)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    98,819 miles
    Test number
    276624461466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass68,001 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    68,001 miles
    Test number
    153299960145
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  12. Fail68,001 miles5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,001 miles
    Test number
    890037760174
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Questions about WSY 708

What vehicle is registration WSY 708 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show WSY 708 on a grey petrol Hillman Minx first used on 1 Mar 1962. 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 WSY 708 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on WSY 708 is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on WSY 708?
The MOT on WSY 708 is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has WSY 708 done?
WSY 708 was recorded at 73,698 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 360 miles a year.
Has WSY 708 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. WSY 708 has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on WSY 708 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 May 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on WSY 708 find?
WSY 708 passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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