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Austin Healey Sprite

Yellow · Petrol · 1959 · 948 cc

PAS 385MOT history

PAS 385 is a yellow petrol Austin Healey Sprite first used on 8 Jun 1959. Its MOT expired on 16 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 4,545 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Mar 2023
Mileage
4,545 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
PAS 385
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
Healey Sprite
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
948 cc
Year of manufacture
1959
First used
8 Jun 1959
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

PAS 385 was last recorded at 4,545 miles on 14 Mar 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 May 2013: 539 miles, lower than 99,949 miles on 14 May 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
4,543 miles · 10 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 4,545 miles
  • 2021 – 3,943 miles
  • 2020 – 3,421 miles
  • 2019 – 3,214 miles
  • 2018 – 2,851 miles
  • 2017 – 2,553 miles
  • 2016 – 2,091 miles
  • 2015 – 1,664 miles
  • 2014 – 1,080 miles
  • 2013 – 539 miles
  • 2012 – 99,949 miles
  • 2011 – 99,449 miles
  • 2010 – 98,675 miles
  • 2009 – 97,984 miles
  • 2008 – 97,011 miles
  • 2007 – 95,792 miles
  • 2006 – 94,428 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass4,545 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.

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass4,545 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    4,545 miles
    Test number
    562904602958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail4,543 miles (+600)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,543 miles
    Test number
    989964265756
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  3. Pass3,943 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    3,943 miles
    Test number
    588304859213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail3,942 miles (+521)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,942 miles
    Test number
    158669151381
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass3,421 miles (+207)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    3,421 miles
    Test number
    582720868824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass3,214 miles (+363)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2020
    Odometer
    3,214 miles
    Test number
    628016714270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass2,851 miles (+298)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    2,851 miles
    Test number
    894509541333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass2,553 miles (+462)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    2,553 miles
    Test number
    399897652152
    • AdvisoryRear wheels tight to turn by hand
  9. Pass2,091 miles (+427)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    2,091 miles
    Test number
    623406116335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass1,664 miles (+584)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    1,664 miles
    Test number
    657822545181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass1,080 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    1,080 miles
    Test number
    339981324150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail1,079 miles (+540)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,079 miles
    Test number
    867359714196
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureCentre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
  13. Pass539 miles (-99,410)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2014
    Odometer
    539 miles
    Test number
    299723033181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass99,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    99,949 miles
    Test number
    327605832189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail99,949 miles (+500)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,949 miles
    Test number
    797292532109
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
  16. Pass99,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    99,449 miles
    Test number
    758152231110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail99,449 miles (+774)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,449 miles
    Test number
    988061031156
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  18. Pass98,675 miles (+691)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    98,675 miles
    Test number
    693439930165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass97,984 miles (+973)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    97,984 miles
    Test number
    594249839157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass97,011 miles (+1,219)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    97,011 miles
    Test number
    231103248419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass95,792 miles (+1,364)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2008
    Odometer
    95,792 miles
    Test number
    102045437107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass94,428 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2007
    Odometer
    94,428 miles
    Test number
    943025636161
    • NoteSlight brake pull to o/s

Questions about PAS 385

What vehicle is registration PAS 385 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PAS 385 on a yellow petrol Austin Healey Sprite first used on 8 Jun 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 PAS 385 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on PAS 385 expired on 16 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on PAS 385?
The MOT on PAS 385 expired on 16 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has PAS 385 done?
PAS 385 was recorded at 4,545 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2022.
Has PAS 385 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PAS 385 has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on PAS 385 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 May 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on PAS 385 find?
PAS 385 passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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