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Austin Healey Sprite

White · Petrol · 1962 · 1,098 cc

ESJ 284MOT history

ESJ 284 is a white petrol Austin Healey Sprite first used on 31 Dec 1962. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 7,355 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
7,355 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
359 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ESJ 284
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
Healey Sprite
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,098 cc
Year of manufacture
1962
First used
31 Dec 1962
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

ESJ 284 was last recorded at 7,355 miles on 1 Aug 2026, 415 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
6,940 miles · 20 May 2025
Between the last two tests
415 miles
Average per year
359 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 7,355 miles
  • 2025 – 6,940 miles
  • 2023 – 6,091 miles
  • 2022 – 5,719 miles
  • 2021 – 5,349 miles
  • 2017 – 3,822 miles
  • 2016 – 3,460 miles
  • 2015 – 2,854 miles
  • 2014 – 2,780 miles
  • 2012 – 2,634 miles
  • 2011 – 1,976 miles
  • 2009 – 600 miles
  • 2008 – 526 miles
  • 2007 – 300 miles
  • 2006 – 90 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass7,355 miles
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to floors
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front section has a close to excessive leak of gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front King pin worn

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.

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Floors corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Both rear leaf springs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front King pin has play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass7,355 miles (+415)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    7,355 miles
    Test number
    648200579173
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to floors
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front section has a close to excessive leak of gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front King pin worn

  2. Pass6,940 miles (+849)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2026
    Odometer
    6,940 miles
    Test number
    495010321607
    • AdvisoryBoth the service and parking brakes have just met the required efforts, braking systems may need adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryFloors corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front king pin worn close to excess and has play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake drum back plate damp
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has poor reserve travel

  3. Pass6,091 miles (+372)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    6,091 miles
    Test number
    242694495571
    • AdvisoryBoth rear leaf springs corroded
    • AdvisoryFloors corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front King pin has play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass5,719 miles (+370)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    5,719 miles
    Test number
    310653292470
    • AdvisoryBoth rear leaf springs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front King pin has play

  5. Pass5,349 miles (+1,527)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    5,349 miles
    Test number
    416166502096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower slight play in king pin
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear leaf spring corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear leaf spring corroded

  6. Pass3,822 miles (+362)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    3,822 miles
    Test number
    609344878890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass3,460 miles (+606)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    3,460 miles
    Test number
    929548411559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass2,854 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    2,854 miles
    Test number
    189070415146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass2,780 miles (+146)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    2,780 miles
    Test number
    158218614156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  10. Pass2,634 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    2,634 miles
    Test number
    705892172164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  11. Fail2,630 miles (+654)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,630 miles
    Test number
    177621572141
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteRear wheels binding slightly

  12. Pass1,976 miles (+1,376)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    1,976 miles
    Test number
    749314021173
    • NoteSlight lift in nearside kingpin slight play in offside trunion

  13. Pass600 miles (+3)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    600 miles
    Test number
    642180099171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteSlight noise from both front wheel bearings

  14. Fail597 miles (+71)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    597 miles
    Test number
    784283989101
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteSlight noise from both front wheel bearings

  15. Pass526 miles (+226)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2009
    Odometer
    526 miles
    Test number
    791399618133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass300 miles (+210)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2008
    Odometer
    300 miles
    Test number
    864311737105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass90 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2007
    Odometer
    90 miles
    Test number
    412295036101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail87 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87 miles
    Test number
    802408226110
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Questions about ESJ 284

What vehicle is registration ESJ 284 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ESJ 284 on a white petrol Austin Healey Sprite first used on 31 Dec 1962. 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 ESJ 284 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on ESJ 284 is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on ESJ 284?
The MOT on ESJ 284 is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has ESJ 284 done?
ESJ 284 was recorded at 7,355 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2026, an average of 359 miles a year.
Has ESJ 284 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ESJ 284 has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2012.
Has the mileage on ESJ 284 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 ESJ 284 find?
ESJ 284 passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: corrosion to floors; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section has a close to excessive leak of gases; nearside front king pin worn.

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