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Austin Sprite

Red · Petrol · 1959 · 1,098 cc

CFT 488MOT history

CFT 488 is a red petrol Austin Sprite first used on 31 Jul 1959. Its MOT expired on 14 Apr 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 86,890 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Apr 2026
Mileage
86,890 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2025
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
206 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
CFT 488
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
Sprite
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,098 cc
Year of manufacture
1959
First used
31 Jul 1959
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

CFT 488 was last recorded at 86,890 miles on 15 Apr 2025, 251 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,639 miles · 12 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
251 miles
Average per year
206 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,890 miles
  • 2024 – 86,639 miles
  • 2023 – 86,387 miles
  • 2021 – 85,654 miles
  • 2019 – 85,633 miles
  • 2018 – 85,569 miles
  • 2017 – 85,480 miles
  • 2016 – 85,438 miles
  • 2015 – 85,356 miles
  • 2014 – 85,140 miles
  • 2012 – 83,799 miles
  • 2011 – 82,923 miles
  • 2010 – 82,901 miles
  • 2009 – 82,875 miles
  • 2007 – 82,863 miles
  • 2005 – 82,819 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,890 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 Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

17 tests since 27 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,890 miles (+251)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    86,890 miles
    Test number
    304156361094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail86,639 miles (+252)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,639 miles
    Test number
    826583723484
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system banjo bolt (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Fail86,387 miles (+733)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,387 miles
    Test number
    513580136608
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass85,654 miles (+21)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    85,654 miles
    Test number
    440020189835
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass85,633 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    85,633 miles
    Test number
    962441994811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass85,569 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    85,569 miles
    Test number
    969949718338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass85,480 miles (+42)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    85,480 miles
    Test number
    898969984394
    • AdvisoryNearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

  8. Pass85,438 miles (+82)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    85,438 miles
    Test number
    761087648157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

  9. Pass85,356 miles (+216)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    85,356 miles
    Test number
    389468735124
    • AdvisoryNearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

  10. Pass85,140 miles (+1,341)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    85,140 miles
    Test number
    916351704183
    • NoteNearside rear axle seal just starting to seep oil but not yet in contact with the brakes

  11. Pass83,799 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    83,799 miles
    Test number
    957606162000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail83,799 miles (+876)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,799 miles
    Test number
    985086162038
    • FailureNearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  13. Pass82,923 miles (+22)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    82,923 miles
    Test number
    267595421001
    • NoteBoth front king/pins slight play

  14. Pass82,901 miles (+26)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    82,901 miles
    Test number
    130134600273
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass82,875 miles (+12)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    82,875 miles
    Test number
    212917189484
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

  16. Pass82,863 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    82,863 miles
    Test number
    613133767182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass82,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    82,819 miles
    Test number
    143578505297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about CFT 488

What vehicle is registration CFT 488 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show CFT 488 on a red petrol Austin Sprite first used on 31 Jul 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 CFT 488 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on CFT 488 expired on 14 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on CFT 488?
The MOT on CFT 488 expired on 14 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has CFT 488 done?
CFT 488 was recorded at 86,890 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2025, an average of 206 miles a year.
Has CFT 488 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. CFT 488 has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on CFT 488 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 CFT 488 find?
CFT 488 passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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