Austin Healey Sprite

White · Petrol · 1959 · 948 cc

TSJ 894MOT history

TSJ 894 is a white petrol Austin Healey Sprite first used on 5 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 21 May 2024 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 24,762 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 21 May 2024
Mileage
24,762 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2023
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
49 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TSJ 894
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin Healey
Model
Sprite
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
948 cc
Year of manufacture
1959
First used
5 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 May 2024
Latest MOT test
22 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

TSJ 894 was last recorded at 24,762 miles on 22 May 2023, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Nov 2015: 4,565 miles, lower than 24,342 miles on 25 Jun 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
24,760 miles · 10 May 2023
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
49 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 24,762 miles
  • 2016 – 24,650 miles
  • 2015 – 4,565 miles
  • 2010 – 24,342 miles
  • 2009 – 24,278 miles
  • 2008 – 23,953 miles
  • 2007 – 23,947 miles
  • 2006 – 23,929 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass24,762 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.

  • Advise= brake master cylinder has possiable slight seapage of fluid

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass24,762 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    24,762 miles
    Test number
    230344204701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail24,760 miles (+110)3 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,760 miles
    Test number
    497146158043
    • DangerousNearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass24,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    24,650 miles
    Test number
    539229962504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail24,650 miles (+20,085)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,650 miles
    Test number
    914207455252
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  5. Pass4,565 miles (-19,777)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    4,565 miles
    Test number
    475335465318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass24,342 miles (+64)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    24,342 miles
    Test number
    832256670144
    • NoteOil leak

  7. Pass24,278 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    24,278 miles
    Test number
    524820689196
    • DangerousAdvise= brake master cylinder has possiable slight seapage of fluid

  8. Fail24,278 miles (+325)1 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,278 miles
    Test number
    293698879120
    • DangerousAdvise= brake master cylinder has possiable slight seapage of fluid
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureFront front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureRear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

  9. Pass23,953 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2009
    Odometer
    23,953 miles
    Test number
    404373128189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass23,947 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    23,947 miles
    Test number
    430900027168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass23,929 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    23,929 miles
    Test number
    402770836137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about TSJ 894

What vehicle is registration TSJ 894 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TSJ 894 on a white petrol Austin Healey Sprite first used on 5 Oct 1998. 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 TSJ 894 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on TSJ 894 expired on 21 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on TSJ 894?
The MOT on TSJ 894 expired on 21 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has TSJ 894 done?
TSJ 894 was recorded at 24,762 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2023, an average of 49 miles a year.
Has TSJ 894 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TSJ 894 has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2023.
Has the mileage on TSJ 894 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Nov 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on TSJ 894 find?
TSJ 894 passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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