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Austin Sprite

White · Petrol · 1959 · 1,257 cc

SRV 816MOT history

SRV 816 is a white petrol Austin Sprite first used on 10 Jun 1959. Its MOT expired on 26 Mar 2026 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 40,585 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Mar 2026
Mileage
40,585 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2025
MOT tests
11
7 passed · 4 failed
Per year
656 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SRV 816
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
Sprite
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,257 cc
Year of manufacture
1959
First used
10 Jun 1959
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

SRV 816 was last recorded at 40,585 miles on 27 Mar 2025, 4,852 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2012.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
35,733 miles · 20 Jun 2012
Between the last two tests
4,852 miles
Average per year
656 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 40,585 miles
  • 2012 – 35,733 miles
  • 2010 – 35,541 miles
  • 2009 – 35,182 miles
  • 2008 – 33,640 miles
  • 2007 – 30,271 miles
  • 2006 – 28,203 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,585 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.

  • Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

11 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,585 miles (+4,852)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    40,585 miles
    Test number
    186571297776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass35,733 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    35,733 miles
    Test number
    769742672127
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteRust under body
    • NoteSlight play all suspension joints
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  3. Fail35,733 miles (+192)5 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,733 miles
    Test number
    397866562149
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteN/s/r brake binding slighly
    • NoteRust under body
    • NoteSlight play all suspension joints
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  4. Pass35,541 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    35,541 miles
    Test number
    192543520285
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteSteering sligly tight
    • NoteVery rusty under body

  5. Fail35,541 miles (+359)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,541 miles
    Test number
    891721720296
    • FailureFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteSteering sligly tight
    • NoteVery rusty under body

  6. Pass35,182 miles (+1,542)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    35,182 miles
    Test number
    293484839237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight rust under body

  7. Pass33,640 miles (+2)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    33,640 miles
    Test number
    934811628277
    • NoteFuel pump slightly loose in mounting
    • NoteWindscreen marked slightly by wiper at centre

  8. Fail33,638 miles (+3,367)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,638 miles
    Test number
    253640328250
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
    • NoteFuel pump slightly loose in mounting
    • NoteWindscreen marked slightly by wiper at centre

  9. Pass30,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    30,271 miles
    Test number
    160451437155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail30,271 miles (+2,068)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,271 miles
    Test number
    121750037114
    • FailureFront front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  11. Pass28,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    28,203 miles
    Test number
    631780136175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SRV 816

What vehicle is registration SRV 816 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SRV 816 on a white petrol Austin Sprite first used on 10 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 SRV 816 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on SRV 816 expired on 26 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on SRV 816?
The MOT on SRV 816 expired on 26 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has SRV 816 done?
SRV 816 was recorded at 40,585 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2025, an average of 656 miles a year.
Has SRV 816 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SRV 816 has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2012.
Has the mileage on SRV 816 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 SRV 816 find?
SRV 816 passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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