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Austin Sprite

White · Petrol · 1960 · 948 cc

498 YUCMOT history

498 YUC is a white petrol Austin Sprite first used on 31 Mar 1960. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 75,263 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 May 2027
Mileage
75,263 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,484 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
498 YUC
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
Sprite
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
948 cc
Year of manufacture
1960
First used
31 Mar 1960
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

498 YUC was last recorded at 75,263 miles on 20 May 2026, 861 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,402 miles · 24 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
861 miles
Average per year
1,484 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,263 miles
  • 2025 – 74,402 miles
  • 2020 – 71,819 miles
  • 2019 – 70,089 miles
  • 2017 – 66,081 miles
  • 2016 – 64,219 miles
  • 2015 – 60,265 miles
  • 2014 – 58,356 miles
  • 2012 – 53,006 miles
  • 2011 – 51,856 miles
  • 2010 – 51,603 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,263 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.

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

18 tests since 9 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,263 miles (+861)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    75,263 miles
    Test number
    585823802111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass74,402 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    74,402 miles
    Test number
    356352424057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail74,401 miles (+2,582)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,401 miles
    Test number
    446407181560
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  4. Pass71,819 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    71,819 miles
    Test number
    817624550332
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail71,819 miles (+1,730)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,819 miles
    Test number
    857140833407
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass70,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    70,089 miles
    Test number
    175270697105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail70,089 miles (+4,008)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,089 miles
    Test number
    465175628486
    • DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass66,081 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    66,081 miles
    Test number
    571184558525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail66,080 miles (+1,861)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,080 miles
    Test number
    166380054287
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass64,219 miles (+3,954)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    64,219 miles
    Test number
    407109237212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,265 miles (+1,909)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    60,265 miles
    Test number
    996518225146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,356 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    58,356 miles
    Test number
    186472824198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail58,353 miles (+5,347)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,353 miles
    Test number
    419344714142
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass53,006 miles (+1,150)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    53,006 miles
    Test number
    845313062181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,856 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    51,856 miles
    Test number
    446174561141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail51,856 miles (+253)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,856 miles
    Test number
    356707351102
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass51,603 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    51,603 miles
    Test number
    301231260134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail51,602 miles1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,602 miles
    Test number
    231430560185
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about 498 YUC

What vehicle is registration 498 YUC currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 498 YUC on a white petrol Austin Sprite first used on 31 Mar 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 498 YUC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 498 YUC is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on 498 YUC?
The MOT on 498 YUC is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 498 YUC done?
498 YUC was recorded at 75,263 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 1,484 miles a year.
Has 498 YUC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 498 YUC has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on 498 YUC 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 498 YUC find?
498 YUC passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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