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Austin 3000

White · Petrol · 1960 · 2,998 cc

XYJ 261MOT history

XYJ 261 is a white petrol Austin 3000 first used on 1 Nov 1993. Its MOT expired on 27 Jun 2025 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 29,967 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Jun 2025
Mileage
29,967 mi
At MOT on 28 Jun 2024
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
348 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
XYJ 261
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
3000
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1960
First used
1 Nov 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

XYJ 261 was last recorded at 29,967 miles on 28 Jun 2024, 654 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 May 2012: 24,892 miles, lower than 25,354 miles on 11 Apr 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
29,313 miles · 23 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
654 miles
Average per year
348 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 29,967 miles
  • 2021 – 29,313 miles
  • 2019 – 28,862 miles
  • 2018 – 27,869 miles
  • 2017 – 27,575 miles
  • 2016 – 27,217 miles
  • 2015 – 26,759 miles
  • 2014 – 26,689 miles
  • 2013 – 26,104 miles
  • 2012 – 24,892 miles
  • 2011 – 25,354 miles
  • 2010 – 25,137 miles
  • 2009 – 24,664 miles
  • 2008 – 24,365 miles
  • 2007 – 23,883 miles
  • 2006 – 23,690 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass29,967 miles
  • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front tyres cracking due to age.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 20 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass29,967 miles (+654)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    29,967 miles
    Test number
    672781431522
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass29,313 miles (+451)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    29,313 miles
    Test number
    704417837861
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall crack/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall crack/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass28,862 miles (+993)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    28,862 miles
    Test number
    231473027980
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn offside and nearside front trunion bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass27,869 miles (+294)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    27,869 miles
    Test number
    909518667960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass27,575 miles (+358)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    27,575 miles
    Test number
    593021513719
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres cracking due to age
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  6. Pass27,217 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    27,217 miles
    Test number
    633868977742
    • AdvisoryFront tyres cracking due to age.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  7. Fail27,213 miles (+454)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,213 miles
    Test number
    661554376641
    • FailureRear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres cracking due to age.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  8. Pass26,759 miles (+70)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    26,759 miles
    Test number
    958643055142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteO/s/r bearing slightly noisey

  9. Pass26,689 miles (+585)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    26,689 miles
    Test number
    288651474120
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front wheel bearing

  10. Fail26,104 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,104 miles
    Test number
    267570743452
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  11. Pass26,104 miles (+1,212)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    26,104 miles
    Test number
    916410943140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass24,892 miles (-462)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    24,892 miles
    Test number
    288516442154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass25,354 miles (+217)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    25,354 miles
    Test number
    307961201173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,137 miles (+473)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    25,137 miles
    Test number
    692445170143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass24,664 miles (+299)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    24,664 miles
    Test number
    990813189125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,365 miles (+482)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    24,365 miles
    Test number
    794758268196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass23,883 miles (+193)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    23,883 miles
    Test number
    223849967477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    23,690 miles
    Test number
    562091676141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about XYJ 261

What vehicle is registration XYJ 261 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show XYJ 261 on a white petrol Austin 3000 first used on 1 Nov 1993. 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 XYJ 261 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on XYJ 261 expired on 27 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on XYJ 261?
The MOT on XYJ 261 expired on 27 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has XYJ 261 done?
XYJ 261 was recorded at 29,967 miles at its MOT on 28 Jun 2024, an average of 348 miles a year.
Has XYJ 261 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. XYJ 261 has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2016.
Has the mileage on XYJ 261 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 May 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on XYJ 261 find?
XYJ 261 passed its latest MOT on 28 Jun 2024 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: offside headlamp reflector slightly defective; offside windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively, and 6 more.

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