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Austin Healey Sprite

White · Petrol · 1964 · 1,098 cc

698 UHNMOT history

698 UHN is a white petrol Austin Healey Sprite first used on 31 Dec 1964. Its MOT expired on 31 Aug 2019 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 62,955 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Aug 2019
Mileage
62,955 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2025
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
358 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
698 UHN
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
Healey Sprite
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,098 cc
Year of manufacture
1964
First used
31 Dec 1964
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Aug 2019
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

698 UHN was last recorded at 62,955 miles on 13 Feb 2025, 1,337 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,618 miles · 1 Aug 2018
Between the last two tests
1,337 miles
Average per year
358 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 62,955 miles
  • 2018 – 61,618 miles
  • 2017 – 61,007 miles
  • 2015 – 60,738 miles
  • 2014 – 60,199 miles
  • 2013 – 59,434 miles
  • 2006 – 56,303 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail62,955 miles
  • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

7 tests since 18 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail62,955 miles (+1,337)9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,955 miles
    Test number
    558409756054
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass61,618 miles (+611)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    61,618 miles
    Test number
    538541020916
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass61,007 miles (+269)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    61,007 miles
    Test number
    198638780338
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
  4. Pass60,738 miles (+539)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    60,738 miles
    Test number
    629686215289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass60,199 miles (+765)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    60,199 miles
    Test number
    797878614243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass59,434 miles (+3,131)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    59,434 miles
    Test number
    988252223135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass56,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    56,303 miles
    Test number
    984439796177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 698 UHN

What vehicle is registration 698 UHN currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 698 UHN on a white petrol Austin Healey Sprite first used on 31 Dec 1964. 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 698 UHN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 698 UHN expired on 31 Aug 2019, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 698 UHN?
The MOT on 698 UHN expired on 31 Aug 2019. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 698 UHN done?
698 UHN was recorded at 62,955 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2025, an average of 358 miles a year.
Has 698 UHN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 698 UHN has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on 698 UHN 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 698 UHN find?
698 UHN failed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2025 with 9 major defects and 3 advisories: battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier; front exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases; front exhaust system insecure, and 9 more.

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