Austin Healey Sprite

White · Petrol · 1961 · 948 cc

KEY 181MOT history

KEY 181 is a white petrol Austin Healey Sprite first used on 11 May 1979. Its MOT expired on 30 May 2024 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 6,712 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 30 May 2024
Mileage
6,712 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2023
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
54 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
KEY 181
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin Healey
Model
Sprite
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
948 cc
Year of manufacture
1961
First used
11 May 1979
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 May 2024
Latest MOT test
30 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

KEY 181 was last recorded at 6,712 miles on 30 May 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
6,712 miles · 31 May 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
54 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 6,712 miles
  • 2022 – 6,712 miles
  • 2021 – 6,664 miles
  • 2020 – 6,648 miles
  • 2019 – 6,525 miles
  • 2017 – 6,488 miles
  • 2015 – 6,421 miles
  • 2013 – 6,285 miles
  • 2012 – 6,177 miles
  • 2011 – 6,035 miles
  • 2009 – 5,929 miles
  • 2008 – 5,888 miles
  • 2007 – 5,846 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass6,712 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.

  • Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

17 tests since 4 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass6,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    6,712 miles
    Test number
    904601796530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass6,712 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2023
    Odometer
    6,712 miles
    Test number
    923158148799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass6,664 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2022
    Odometer
    6,664 miles
    Test number
    257883197855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass6,648 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    6,648 miles
    Test number
    889536853476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail6,648 miles (+123)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,648 miles
    Test number
    539984454911
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass6,525 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    6,525 miles
    Test number
    522702012430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass6,488 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    6,488 miles
    Test number
    175815760024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass6,421 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    6,421 miles
    Test number
    797349175024
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  9. Fail6,421 miles (+136)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,421 miles
    Test number
    976947875059
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  10. Pass6,285 miles (+108)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    6,285 miles
    Test number
    469518613245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass6,177 miles (+142)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    6,177 miles
    Test number
    355636902469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass6,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    6,035 miles
    Test number
    107931811188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail6,035 miles (+106)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,035 miles
    Test number
    866451511100
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

  14. Pass5,929 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    5,929 miles
    Test number
    161800569253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass5,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    5,888 miles
    Test number
    792057708269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    792256087169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail5,846 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,846 miles
    Test number
    161444627157
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about KEY 181

What vehicle is registration KEY 181 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show KEY 181 on a white petrol Austin Healey Sprite first used on 11 May 1979. 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 KEY 181 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on KEY 181 expired on 30 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on KEY 181?
The MOT on KEY 181 expired on 30 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has KEY 181 done?
KEY 181 was recorded at 6,712 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2023, an average of 54 miles a year.
Has KEY 181 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. KEY 181 has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on KEY 181 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 KEY 181 find?
KEY 181 passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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