Austin Healey Sprite

Yellow · Petrol · 1958 · 948 cc

PMO 252MOT history

PMO 252 is a yellow petrol Austin Healey Sprite first used on 1 Jun 1958. Its MOT expired on 10 Jul 2025 and it has passed 5 of 8 MOT tests, with 94,776 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Jul 2025
Mileage
94,776 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2024
MOT tests
8
5 passed · 3 failed
Per year
228 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PMO 252
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin Healey
Model
Sprite
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
948 cc
Year of manufacture
1958
First used
1 Jun 1958
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

PMO 252 was last recorded at 94,776 miles on 11 Jul 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 May 2013: 9,220 miles, lower than 91,802 miles on 17 Sept 2011.

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
94,775 miles · 30 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
228 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 94,776 miles
  • 2014 – 9,264 miles
  • 2013 – 9,220 miles
  • 2011 – 91,802 miles
  • 2010 – 91,627 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,776 miles
  • AdvisoryRear axle straps broken

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 21 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,776 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    94,776 miles
    Test number
    618088690244
    • AdvisoryRear axle straps broken

  2. Fail94,775 miles (+85,511)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,775 miles
    Test number
    183211137009
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle straps broken [ both]

  3. Pass9,264 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    9,264 miles
    Test number
    335122434218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass9,220 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    9,220 miles
    Test number
    665312923113
    • NoteDrivers seat fore and aft mechaism stiff

  5. Fail9,220 miles (-82,582)3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,220 miles
    Test number
    949402623173
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteDrivers seat fore and aft mechaism stiff

  6. Pass91,802 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    91,802 miles
    Test number
    998390661298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail91,797 miles (+170)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,797 miles
    Test number
    159396231232
    • FailureBrake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  8. Pass91,627 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    91,627 miles
    Test number
    681084160288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about PMO 252

What vehicle is registration PMO 252 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PMO 252 on a yellow petrol Austin Healey Sprite first used on 1 Jun 1958. 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 PMO 252 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on PMO 252 expired on 10 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on PMO 252?
The MOT on PMO 252 expired on 10 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has PMO 252 done?
PMO 252 was recorded at 94,776 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2024, an average of 228 miles a year.
Has PMO 252 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PMO 252 has failed 3 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on PMO 252 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 May 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on PMO 252 find?
PMO 252 passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2024 with 1 advisory: rear axle straps broken.

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