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Austin A40

Black · Petrol · 1960 · 948 cc

XER 133MOT history

XER 133 is a black petrol Austin A40 first used on 12 Oct 1960. Its MOT expired on 4 Oct 2023 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 66,833 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Oct 2023
Mileage
66,833 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2022
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,282 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
XER 133
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
A40
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
948 cc
Year of manufacture
1960
First used
12 Oct 1960
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

XER 133 was last recorded at 66,833 miles on 5 Oct 2022, 863 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,970 miles · 8 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
863 miles
Average per year
1,282 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 66,833 miles
  • 2021 – 65,970 miles
  • 2020 – 65,653 miles
  • 2019 – 64,926 miles
  • 2018 – 61,056 miles
  • 2017 – 59,557 miles
  • 2016 – 59,020 miles
  • 2015 – 57,713 miles
  • 2014 – 56,641 miles
  • 2013 – 55,039 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,833 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryGeneral surface under body corrosion present

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 slightly noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

12 tests since 23 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,833 miles (+863)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    66,833 miles
    Test number
    903719164592
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface under body corrosion present
  2. Pass65,970 miles (+317)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    65,970 miles
    Test number
    768209810467
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface under body corrosion present
  3. Pass65,653 miles (+727)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    65,653 miles
    Test number
    221079690376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass64,926 miles (+3,870)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    64,926 miles
    Test number
    392668843029
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak from rear axle
  5. Pass61,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    61,056 miles
    Test number
    371075305164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail61,056 miles (+1,499)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,056 miles
    Test number
    305755974104
    • Repaired at testSteering box insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
  7. Pass59,557 miles (+537)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    59,557 miles
    Test number
    461684309441
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  8. Pass59,020 miles (+1,307)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    59,020 miles
    Test number
    490439727777
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  9. Pass57,713 miles (+1,072)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    57,713 miles
    Test number
    548440550478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass56,641 miles (+1,602)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    56,641 miles
    Test number
    899410544224
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  11. Pass55,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    55,039 miles
    Test number
    369561323400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail55,039 miles3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,039 miles
    Test number
    588214103257
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFront tyres have started to crack within tread,
    • NoteOffside rear spring hanger bush is starting to perish.
    • NoteSlight wheel bearing noise from offside front.

Questions about XER 133

What vehicle is registration XER 133 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show XER 133 on a black petrol Austin A40 first used on 12 Oct 1960. 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 XER 133 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on XER 133 expired on 4 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on XER 133?
The MOT on XER 133 expired on 4 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has XER 133 done?
XER 133 was recorded at 66,833 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2022, an average of 1,282 miles a year.
Has XER 133 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. XER 133 has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on XER 133 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 XER 133 find?
XER 133 passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2022 with 2 advisories: offside rear leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush; general surface under body corrosion present.

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