Austin Healey Sprite

Blue · Petrol · 1959 · 950 cc

SSU 209MOT history

SSU 209 is a blue petrol Austin Healey Sprite first used on 31 Jan 1990. Its MOT expired on 23 May 2024 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 70,795 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 23 May 2024
Mileage
70,795 mi
At MOT on 24 May 2023
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
143 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SSU 209
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin Healey
Model
Sprite
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
950 cc
Year of manufacture
1959
First used
31 Jan 1990
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 May 2024
Latest MOT test
24 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

SSU 209 was last recorded at 70,795 miles on 24 May 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,795 miles · 23 May 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
143 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 70,795 miles
  • 2019 – 70,646 miles
  • 2018 – 70,599 miles
  • 2016 – 70,516 miles
  • 2015 – 70,270 miles
  • 2014 – 70,062 miles
  • 2013 – 70,050 miles
  • 2012 – 69,807 miles
  • 2011 – 69,356 miles
  • 2010 – 68,863 miles
  • 2009 – 68,480 miles
  • 2008 – 68,457 miles
  • 2007 – 68,382 miles
  • 2006 – 68,329 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,795 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 2 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    70,795 miles
    Test number
    360030844949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail70,795 miles (+149)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,795 miles
    Test number
    803359047777
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Oil leaking excessively from engine of engine tappet covers x2 leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass70,646 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    70,646 miles
    Test number
    841654707741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass70,599 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    70,599 miles
    Test number
    640498478354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass70,516 miles (+246)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    70,516 miles
    Test number
    714603002913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass70,270 miles (+208)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    70,270 miles
    Test number
    466687795190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass70,062 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    70,062 miles
    Test number
    367945694177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,050 miles (+243)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    70,050 miles
    Test number
    399502893123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass69,807 miles (+451)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    69,807 miles
    Test number
    749087902255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass69,356 miles (+493)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    69,356 miles
    Test number
    187419581105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass68,863 miles (+383)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    68,863 miles
    Test number
    521561490140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,480 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    68,480 miles
    Test number
    510425309227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass68,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    68,457 miles
    Test number
    523213618269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail68,457 miles (+75)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,457 miles
    Test number
    293892618248
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
  15. Pass68,382 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    68,382 miles
    Test number
    711202017229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,329 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    68,329 miles
    Test number
    334943936026
    • Note1/ slight play in steering rack 2/ washers jets poor

Questions about SSU 209

What vehicle is registration SSU 209 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SSU 209 on a blue petrol Austin Healey Sprite first used on 31 Jan 1990. 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 SSU 209 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on SSU 209 expired on 23 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on SSU 209?
The MOT on SSU 209 expired on 23 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has SSU 209 done?
SSU 209 was recorded at 70,795 miles at its MOT on 24 May 2023, an average of 143 miles a year.
Has SSU 209 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SSU 209 has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2023.
Has the mileage on SSU 209 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 SSU 209 find?
SSU 209 passed its latest MOT on 24 May 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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