Are your old cars still in use??

[mikeyv]

Thought I'd start a new topic, rather than take the thread about classics, in the ISF section, off track.

I was conversing with bigrat about 3 litre Capris, and the reg no of my old one sprang in to my otherwise empty mind.

I visited this excellent site LINK , and found that it was no longer on the road.

As other numbers, from my many previous cars sprung to mind, I also looked them up, including my 1961 frogeye sprite, bought as a stop gap banger, in 1972 ish.

Here's the result

Registration: 172JTX

Make: AUSTIN

Vehicle status	Not taxed
Tax status	Tax due: 01 January 2008
MOT status	Expired: 09 November 2007
First registered	February 1961
Year of manufacture	1961
Engine size	1100 cc
CO2 emissions	Not available
Fuel type	Petrol
Colour	Red

 

So, it looks like it was on the road till at least 2007, so 46 years, with a chance to reappear again maybe.

By the way, regisearch is much better than the official vehicle check, for old vehicles, as my frogeye never appeared on the government site.

What's the longest life you can find for one of your old motors?

[Spacewagon52]

Just checked my 1996 Lexus LS400, still going strong!

 

144,000 miles! MOT due in Decembert

 

Vehicle Information

Registration: P136APG

Make: LEXUS

Vehicle status	Tax not due
Tax status	Tax due: 01 March 2018
MOT status	Expires: 04 December 2017
First registered	August 1996
Year of manufacture	1996
Engine size	3969 cc
CO2 emissions	Not available
Fuel type	Petrol
Colour	Gold
Vehicle type approval	Not available
Wheel plan	2 axle rigid body
Revenue weight	Not available
Tax exempt	No
Tax band	Not applicable
Tax - 12 months	£245.00
Tax - 6 months	£134.75
Tax - 12 months DD	£257.25
Tax - Monthly approx	£21.44
Tax - Single 12 month DD	£245.00
Tax - Single 6 month DD	£128.63

[The-Acre]

Racking my tiny brain to remember reg numbers, but my 93 LS is still going strong!

[mikeyv]

10 hours ago, The-Acre said:

Racking my tiny brain to remember reg numbers, but my 93 LS is still going strong!

I'm the same, I can reel off loads of numbers from my distant past, but the more recent stuff escapes me.

 

[The-Acre]

4 hours ago, mikeyv said:

I'm the same, I can reel off loads of numbers from my distant past, but the more recent stuff escapes me.

 

I've had soooo many cars over the years but remembering the reg numbers is hard.  My brother on the other hand remembers most of his.  I'll ask him, I reckon he'll be sad enough to remember some of mine!

[Jamesf1]

oh no! My 02 Civic Type R I bought new is off the road. Id always hoped an enthusiast had looked after it and kept it stock. Seems some boy racer has ruined it: Roll cage!!??? poorly welded!!!!!

Test date	10 May 2016
Test result	fail
Mileage	105,236
MOT test number	527276475476
Reason(s) for failure	Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) Horn not working (1.6.2a) Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4) Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b) Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Advisories	roll cage is very poorly welded

 

[Verbout]

I keep on eye on my old Alfa 159, '57 plate I had for six years.

It has never failed a test, only had one advisory and that was during my ownership

"Couldn't check seat belt due to child seat installed"    

[Spacewagon52]

30 minutes ago, Verbout said:

I keep on eye on my old Alfa 159, '57 plate I had for six years.

Was it reliable? Did you have any major expense?

[Verbout]

26 minutes ago, Spacewagon52 said:

Was it reliable? Did you have any major expense?

One issue, front wishbones replaced under warranty due to bushes wearing. Not another  single problem.

I was going to keep it as well as the Lexus, but someone else had other ideas.