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Austin Sprite

Red · Petrol · 1959 · 948 cc

280 EYBMOT history

280 EYB is a red petrol Austin Sprite first used on 15 Jun 1959. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 6 of 10 MOT tests, with 92,683 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2027
Mileage
92,683 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
10
6 passed · 4 failed
Per year
242 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
280 EYB
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
Sprite
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
948 cc
Year of manufacture
1959
First used
15 Jun 1959
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

280 EYB was last recorded at 92,683 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,683 miles · 13 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
242 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,683 miles
  • 2025 – 92,282 miles
  • 2024 – 91,906 miles
  • 2023 – 91,223 miles
  • 2022 – 90,981 miles
  • 2012 – 88,991 miles
  • 2006 – 87,660 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,683 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

10 tests since 4 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,683 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    92,683 miles
    Test number
    463651535563
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail92,683 miles (+401)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,683 miles
    Test number
    799133203089
    • MajorSpeedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass92,282 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    92,282 miles
    Test number
    278943949122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail92,282 miles (+376)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,282 miles
    Test number
    976573854008
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass91,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    91,906 miles
    Test number
    529041583520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail91,906 miles (+683)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,906 miles
    Test number
    988035639524
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass91,223 miles (+242)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    91,223 miles
    Test number
    747700356469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail90,981 miles (+1,990)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,981 miles
    Test number
    288715268667
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass88,991 miles (+1,331)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    88,991 miles
    Test number
    189705102265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass87,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    87,660 miles
    Test number
    191574706000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 280 EYB

What vehicle is registration 280 EYB currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 280 EYB on a red petrol Austin Sprite first used on 15 Jun 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 280 EYB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 280 EYB is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 280 EYB?
The MOT on 280 EYB is valid until 16 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 280 EYB done?
280 EYB was recorded at 92,683 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 242 miles a year.
Has 280 EYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 280 EYB has failed 4 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on 280 EYB 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 280 EYB find?
280 EYB passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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