Austin Healey Sprite

Red · Petrol · 1959 · 948 cc

TAS 544MOT history

TAS 544 is a red petrol Austin Healey Sprite first used on 16 Dec 1959. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 4,093 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
4,093 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
140 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TAS 544
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin Healey
Model
Sprite
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
948 cc
Year of manufacture
1959
First used
16 Dec 1959
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

TAS 544 was last recorded at 4,093 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 76 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Jul 2011: 1,800 miles, lower than 11,788 miles on 9 Jul 2010.

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
4,017 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
76 miles
Average per year
140 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 4,093 miles
  • 2025 – 4,017 miles
  • 2024 – 3,892 miles
  • 2023 – 3,771 miles
  • 2022 – 3,699 miles
  • 2021 – 3,543 miles
  • 2020 – 3,373 miles
  • 2019 – 3,220 miles
  • 2018 – 3,056 miles
  • 2017 – 2,746 miles
  • 2016 – 2,449 miles
  • 2015 – 2,219 miles
  • 2014 – 2,037 miles
  • 2013 – 1,861 miles
  • 2012 – 1,838 miles
  • 2011 – 1,800 miles
  • 2010 – 11,788 miles
  • 2009 – 1,752 miles
  • 2008 – 1,575 miles
  • 2007 – 1,390 miles
  • 2006 – 1,253 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass4,093 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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass4,093 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    4,093 miles
    Test number
    820754942920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass4,017 miles (+125)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    4,017 miles
    Test number
    247205118761
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake low on effort

  3. Pass3,892 miles (+121)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    3,892 miles
    Test number
    882105213639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass3,771 miles (+72)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    3,771 miles
    Test number
    363700452013
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear axle strap deteriorated

  5. Pass3,699 miles (+156)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    3,699 miles
    Test number
    145703575645
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear axle strap slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass3,543 miles (+170)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    3,543 miles
    Test number
    346798405877
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear axle support strap broken

  7. Pass3,373 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    3,373 miles
    Test number
    264282940089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail3,371 miles (+151)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,371 miles
    Test number
    622553891454
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass3,220 miles (+164)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    3,220 miles
    Test number
    979479571840
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass3,056 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    3,056 miles
    Test number
    544859131989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail3,047 miles (+301)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,047 miles
    Test number
    724887199906
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring shackle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  12. Pass2,746 miles (+297)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    2,746 miles
    Test number
    627265384241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass2,449 miles (+230)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    2,449 miles
    Test number
    415988078541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass2,219 miles (+182)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    2,219 miles
    Test number
    943623918667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass2,037 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    2,037 miles
    Test number
    705587714297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail2,032 miles (+171)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,032 miles
    Test number
    395146614434
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass1,861 miles (+23)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    1,861 miles
    Test number
    147566383142
    • NoteN/s/f tyre starting to perish & split on outer sidewall

  18. Pass1,838 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    1,838 miles
    Test number
    208706382114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass1,800 miles (-9,988)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    1,800 miles
    Test number
    209774091157
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to perish & split on inner sidewall
    • NoteN/s/f tyre starting to perish & split on outer sidewall

  20. Pass11,788 miles (+10,036)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    11,788 miles
    Test number
    581890690167
    • NoteN/s/f tyre starting to split around outer sidewall

  21. Pass1,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    1,752 miles
    Test number
    391643409430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail1,750 miles (+175)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,750 miles
    Test number
    791493209299
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass1,575 miles (+185)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    1,575 miles
    Test number
    603531468127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass1,390 miles (+137)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    1,390 miles
    Test number
    824225457182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass1,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2007
    Odometer
    1,253 miles
    Test number
    712110556194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about TAS 544

What vehicle is registration TAS 544 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TAS 544 on a red petrol Austin Healey Sprite first used on 16 Dec 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 TAS 544 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TAS 544 is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on TAS 544?
The MOT on TAS 544 is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TAS 544 done?
TAS 544 was recorded at 4,093 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 140 miles a year.
Has TAS 544 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TAS 544 has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on TAS 544 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Jul 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on TAS 544 find?
TAS 544 passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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