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Austin Healey Sprite

Green · Petrol · 1962 · 1,275 cc

2771 FNMOT history

2771 FN is a green petrol Austin Healey Sprite first used on 29 Jun 1962. Its MOT expired on 15 Jun 2024 and it has passed 6 of 10 MOT tests, with 41,902 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Jun 2024
Mileage
41,902 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2023
MOT tests
10
6 passed · 4 failed
Per year
408 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
2771 FN
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
Healey Sprite
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1962
First used
29 Jun 1962
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

2771 FN was last recorded at 41,902 miles on 16 Jun 2023, 59 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,843 miles · 5 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
59 miles
Average per year
408 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 41,902 miles
  • 2022 – 40,866 miles
  • 2013 – 39,994 miles
  • 2012 – 38,355 miles
  • 2010 – 38,202 miles
  • 2008 – 36,392 miles
  • 2007 – 35,303 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,902 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear hub seal slight leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear hub seal slight oil leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

10 tests since 13 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,902 miles (+59)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    41,902 miles
    Test number
    516601476844
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hub seal slight leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hub seal slight oil leak

  2. Fail41,843 miles (+977)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,843 miles
    Test number
    150144928365
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn lower suspension trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hub seal slight leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hub seal slight oil leak

  3. Pass40,866 miles (+872)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2023
    Odometer
    40,866 miles
    Test number
    272029620075
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass39,994 miles (+1,639)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    39,994 miles
    Test number
    626435633110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  5. Pass38,355 miles (+153)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    38,355 miles
    Test number
    785910152192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  6. Fail38,202 miles (+1,810)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,202 miles
    Test number
    851177550285
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  7. Pass36,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    36,392 miles
    Test number
    904531778107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail36,392 miles (+1,089)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,392 miles
    Test number
    453370878155
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  9. Pass35,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    35,303 miles
    Test number
    250743907139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail35,303 miles1 dangerous2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,303 miles
    Test number
    982823807175
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about 2771 FN

What vehicle is registration 2771 FN currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 2771 FN on a green petrol Austin Healey Sprite first used on 29 Jun 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 2771 FN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 2771 FN expired on 15 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 2771 FN?
The MOT on 2771 FN expired on 15 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 2771 FN done?
2771 FN was recorded at 41,902 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2023, an average of 408 miles a year.
Has 2771 FN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 2771 FN has failed 4 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on 2771 FN 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 2771 FN find?
2771 FN passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2023 with 7 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes; nearside front suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 4 more.

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