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Austin Healey Sprite

Red · Petrol · 1959 · 948 cc

246 DYDMOT history

246 DYD is a red petrol Austin Healey Sprite first used on 1 May 1959. Its MOT expired on 6 Feb 2026 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 95,164 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Feb 2026
Mileage
95,164 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2025
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
503 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
246 DYD
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
Healey Sprite
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
948 cc
Year of manufacture
1959
First used
1 May 1959
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

246 DYD was last recorded at 95,164 miles on 7 Feb 2025, 603 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 May 2010: 29,330 miles, lower than 88,597 miles on 15 May 2009.

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
94,561 miles · 27 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
603 miles
Average per year
503 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,164 miles
  • 2023 – 94,561 miles
  • 2012 – 90,764 miles
  • 2011 – 90,242 miles
  • 2010 – 29,330 miles
  • 2009 – 88,597 miles
  • 2008 – 88,190 miles
  • 2007 – 87,810 miles
  • 2006 – 85,703 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,164 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryAll suspension springs corrded

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 Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass95,164 miles (+603)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    95,164 miles
    Test number
    617088492319
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension springs corrded

  2. Pass94,561 miles (+3,797)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    94,561 miles
    Test number
    970516696379
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension springs corroded

  3. Pass90,764 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    90,764 miles
    Test number
    875183952129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

  4. Fail90,760 miles (+518)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,760 miles
    Test number
    289439742145
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

  5. Pass90,242 miles (+60,912)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    90,242 miles
    Test number
    977273751172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass29,330 miles (-59,267)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    29,330 miles
    Test number
    574808340159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass88,597 miles (+407)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2010
    Odometer
    88,597 miles
    Test number
    994045339136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass88,190 miles (+380)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    88,190 miles
    Test number
    223745218460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass87,810 miles (+2,107)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    87,810 miles
    Test number
    962617937172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass85,703 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    85,703 miles
    Test number
    632300716141
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Questions about 246 DYD

What vehicle is registration 246 DYD currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 246 DYD on a red petrol Austin Healey Sprite first used on 1 May 1959. 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 246 DYD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 246 DYD expired on 6 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 246 DYD?
The MOT on 246 DYD expired on 6 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 246 DYD done?
246 DYD was recorded at 95,164 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2025, an average of 503 miles a year.
Has 246 DYD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 246 DYD has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2012.
Has the mileage on 246 DYD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 May 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 246 DYD find?
246 DYD passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2025 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; all suspension springs corrded.

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