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Austin Healey Sprite

Green · Petrol · 1959 · 948 cc

280 XWAMOT history

280 XWA is a green petrol Austin Healey Sprite first used on 11 May 1959. Its MOT expired on 23 Aug 2024 and it has passed 4 of 5 MOT tests, with 53,855 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Aug 2024
Mileage
53,855 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2023
MOT tests
5
4 passed · 1 failed
Per year
30 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
280 XWA
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
Healey Sprite
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
948 cc
Year of manufacture
1959
First used
11 May 1959
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

280 XWA was last recorded at 53,855 miles on 24 Aug 2023, 186 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2008.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,669 miles · 15 Aug 2008
Between the last two tests
186 miles
Average per year
30 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 53,855 miles
  • 2008 – 53,669 miles
  • 2007 – 53,442 miles
  • 2005 – 53,304 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,855 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

5 tests since 4 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,855 miles (+186)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    53,855 miles
    Test number
    295652031397
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass53,669 miles (+227)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    53,669 miles
    Test number
    304358328253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass53,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    53,442 miles
    Test number
    244253577144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail53,442 miles (+138)10 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,442 miles
    Test number
    240782307436
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteExhaust system is solid mounted
    • NoteNearside front lower kingpin has play

  5. Pass53,304 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    53,304 miles
    Test number
    414805955106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteCorrosion to the offside floor to sill not within a prescribed area

Questions about 280 XWA

What vehicle is registration 280 XWA currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 280 XWA on a green petrol Austin Healey Sprite first used on 11 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 280 XWA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 280 XWA expired on 23 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 280 XWA?
The MOT on 280 XWA expired on 23 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 280 XWA done?
280 XWA was recorded at 53,855 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2023, an average of 30 miles a year.
Has 280 XWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 280 XWA has failed 1 of its 5 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2007.
Has the mileage on 280 XWA 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 XWA find?
280 XWA passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2023 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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