Austin Healey Sprite

Blue · Petrol · 1959 · 948 cc

289 FHTMOT history

289 FHT is a blue petrol Austin Healey Sprite first used on 30 Jun 1960. Its MOT expired on 19 May 2025 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 22,484 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 19 May 2025
Mileage
22,484 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2024
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
336 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
289 FHT
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin Healey
Model
Sprite
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
948 cc
Year of manufacture
1959
First used
30 Jun 1960
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 May 2025
Latest MOT test
20 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

289 FHT was last recorded at 22,484 miles on 20 May 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
22,484 miles · 17 May 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
336 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 22,484 miles
  • 2022 – 22,474 miles
  • 2021 – 22,413 miles
  • 2020 – 22,363 miles
  • 2019 – 22,342 miles
  • 2018 – 22,213 miles
  • 2017 – 22,104 miles
  • 2014 – 21,728 miles
  • 2013 – 21,361 miles
  • 2012 – 20,599 miles
  • 2011 – 20,034 miles
  • 2010 – 19,605 miles
  • 2009 – 19,269 miles
  • 2008 – 18,346 miles
  • 2007 – 16,909 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass22,484 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass22,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2025
    Odometer
    22,484 miles
    Test number
    440238125809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail22,484 miles (+10)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,484 miles
    Test number
    547781626381
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass22,474 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    22,474 miles
    Test number
    178819763972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass22,413 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    22,413 miles
    Test number
    895638037793
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail22,413 miles (+50)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,413 miles
    Test number
    865261441191
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass22,363 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    22,363 miles
    Test number
    779813271263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass22,342 miles (+129)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    22,342 miles
    Test number
    898165697645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass22,213 miles (+109)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    22,213 miles
    Test number
    201146355830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass22,104 miles (+376)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    22,104 miles
    Test number
    674484300095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass21,728 miles (+367)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    21,728 miles
    Test number
    635063394274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass21,361 miles (+762)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    21,361 miles
    Test number
    769093183204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass20,599 miles (+565)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    20,599 miles
    Test number
    618571892212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass20,034 miles (+429)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    20,034 miles
    Test number
    556544491249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass19,605 miles (+336)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    19,605 miles
    Test number
    933306690263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass19,269 miles (+923)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    19,269 miles
    Test number
    374725699279
    • AdvisoryNearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  16. Pass18,346 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    18,346 miles
    Test number
    491338898238
    • NoteSlight lift in n/side kingpin

  17. Fail18,346 miles (+1,437)1 dangerous3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,346 miles
    Test number
    573426998243
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NotePoor footbrake effort on n/side rear brake, suspect brake shoes are contaminated rec/insp
    • NoteSigns of slight oil leak from n/side halfshaft drain in backplate
    • NoteSlight lift in n/side kingpin

  18. Pass16,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    16,909 miles
    Test number
    120383887260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 289 FHT

What vehicle is registration 289 FHT currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 289 FHT on a blue petrol Austin Healey Sprite first used on 30 Jun 1960. 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 289 FHT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 289 FHT expired on 19 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 289 FHT?
The MOT on 289 FHT expired on 19 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 289 FHT done?
289 FHT was recorded at 22,484 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2024, an average of 336 miles a year.
Has 289 FHT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 289 FHT has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2024.
Has the mileage on 289 FHT 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 289 FHT find?
289 FHT passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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