Austin Healey Sprite

Blue · Petrol · 1960 · 948 cc

8636 NXMOT history

8636 NX is a blue petrol Austin Healey Sprite first used on 18 May 1960. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 57,019 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Oct 2026
Mileage
57,019 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
251 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
8636 NX
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin Healey
Model
Sprite
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
948 cc
Year of manufacture
1960
First used
18 May 1960
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

8636 NX was last recorded at 57,019 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 950 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,069 miles · 13 Dec 2018
Between the last two tests
950 miles
Average per year
251 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 57,019 miles
  • 2018 – 56,069 miles
  • 2017 – 55,365 miles
  • 2016 – 54,726 miles
  • 2015 – 54,573 miles
  • 2014 – 54,373 miles
  • 2013 – 54,201 miles
  • 2011 – 53,257 miles
  • 2010 – 52,917 miles
  • 2009 – 52,238 miles
  • 2008 – 52,072 miles
  • 2007 – 52,066 miles
  • 2006 – 52,047 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,019 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.

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Centre exhaust mounting fractured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,019 miles (+950)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    57,019 miles
    Test number
    802459645236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass56,069 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    56,069 miles
    Test number
    807157982694
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail56,069 miles (+704)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,069 miles
    Test number
    342210297761
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass55,365 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    55,365 miles
    Test number
    404598898227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mounting fractured

  5. Fail55,365 miles (+639)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,365 miles
    Test number
    478559314901
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mounting fractured

  6. Pass54,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    54,726 miles
    Test number
    131247209777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail54,726 miles (+153)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,726 miles
    Test number
    198085104873
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  8. Pass54,573 miles (+200)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    54,573 miles
    Test number
    753805143570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass54,373 miles (+172)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    54,373 miles
    Test number
    465260494280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,201 miles (+944)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    54,201 miles
    Test number
    347120083437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,257 miles (+340)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    53,257 miles
    Test number
    969368371259
    • NoteEngine oil leak

  12. Pass52,917 miles (+679)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    52,917 miles
    Test number
    192230280298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,238 miles (+166)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    52,238 miles
    Test number
    121302059205
    • AdvisoryNearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

  14. Pass52,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    52,072 miles
    Test number
    741775588279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail52,072 miles (+6)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,072 miles
    Test number
    121691888219
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • NoteAdvise o/s and n/s front king pin wear.

  16. Pass52,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    52,066 miles
    Test number
    512945047164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail52,066 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,066 miles
    Test number
    382295147180
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Fail52,066 miles (+1)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,066 miles
    Test number
    212420657094
    • FailureNearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring 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 Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Fail52,065 miles (+18)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,065 miles
    Test number
    880455817062
    • FailureNearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass52,047 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    52,047 miles
    Test number
    141702416008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail52,047 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,047 miles
    Test number
    393951416036
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Questions about 8636 NX

What vehicle is registration 8636 NX currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 8636 NX on a blue petrol Austin Healey Sprite first used on 18 May 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 8636 NX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 8636 NX expired on 21 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 8636 NX?
The MOT on 8636 NX expired on 21 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 8636 NX done?
8636 NX was recorded at 57,019 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 251 miles a year.
Has 8636 NX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 8636 NX has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2018.
Has the mileage on 8636 NX 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 8636 NX find?
8636 NX passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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