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Austin Sprite

Green · Petrol · 1959 · 948 cc

9 FYBMOT history

9 FYB is a green petrol Austin Sprite first used on 1 Oct 1959. Its MOT expired on 9 May 2023 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 62,395 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 9 May 2023
Mileage
62,395 mi
At MOT on 10 May 2022
MOT tests
9
6 passed · 3 failed
Per year
79 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
9 FYB
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
Sprite
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
948 cc
Year of manufacture
1959
First used
1 Oct 1959
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 May 2023
Latest MOT test
10 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

9 FYB was last recorded at 62,395 miles on 10 May 2022, 467 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2012.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,928 miles · 11 Apr 2012
Between the last two tests
467 miles
Average per year
79 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 62,395 miles
  • 2012 – 61,928 miles
  • 2011 – 61,912 miles
  • 2010 – 61,826 miles
  • 2009 – 61,387 miles
  • 2008 – 61,339 miles
  • 2007 – 61,240 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,395 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.

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

9 tests since 15 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,395 miles (+467)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    62,395 miles
    Test number
    675660372116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass61,928 miles (+16)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    61,928 miles
    Test number
    478252502157
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteOil leak

  3. Fail61,912 miles (+86)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,912 miles
    Test number
    896034701358
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake clevis joint excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake clevis joint excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

  4. Pass61,826 miles (+439)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    61,826 miles
    Test number
    190015900377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  5. Pass61,387 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    61,387 miles
    Test number
    254202509391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass61,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    61,339 miles
    Test number
    674857698219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail61,339 miles (+99)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,339 miles
    Test number
    311798988431
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  8. Pass61,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    61,240 miles
    Test number
    142058987273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail61,240 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,240 miles
    Test number
    374618187269
    • FailureHorn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Questions about 9 FYB

What vehicle is registration 9 FYB currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 9 FYB on a green petrol Austin Sprite first used on 1 Oct 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 9 FYB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 9 FYB expired on 9 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 9 FYB?
The MOT on 9 FYB expired on 9 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 9 FYB done?
9 FYB was recorded at 62,395 miles at its MOT on 10 May 2022, an average of 79 miles a year.
Has 9 FYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 9 FYB has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2011.
Has the mileage on 9 FYB 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 9 FYB find?
9 FYB passed its latest MOT on 10 May 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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