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Austin Healey Sprite

Blue · Petrol · 1958 · 1,275 cc

VGD 400MOT history

VGD 400 is a blue petrol Austin Healey Sprite first used on 5 Aug 1958. Its MOT expired on 8 Nov 2012 and it has passed 5 of 7 MOT tests, with 17,001 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Nov 2012
Mileage
17,001 mi
At MOT on 2 Nov 2022
MOT tests
7
5 passed · 2 failed
Per year
300 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VGD 400
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
Healey Sprite
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1958
First used
5 Aug 1958
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Nov 2012
Latest MOT test
2 Nov 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

VGD 400 was last recorded at 17,001 miles on 2 Nov 2022, 124 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2011.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
16,877 miles · 9 Nov 2011
Between the last two tests
124 miles
Average per year
300 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 17,001 miles
  • 2011 – 16,877 miles
  • 2010 – 14,991 miles
  • 2009 – 14,955 miles
  • 2008 – 14,411 miles
  • 2007 – 12,920 miles
  • 2006 – 12,081 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail17,001 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • MajorOffside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
  • MinorNearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
  • MinorOffside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

7 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail17,001 miles (+124)1 dangerous4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,001 miles
    Test number
    165373095807
    • DangerousNearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MinorNearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass16,877 miles (+1,886)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    16,877 miles
    Test number
    615573911310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass14,991 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    14,991 miles
    Test number
    222541460475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail14,955 miles (+544)11 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,955 miles
    Test number
    363437939463
    • FailureBrake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFRONT SUSPENSION HAS PLAY,!
    • NoteNO OUTER DOOR HANDLES
    • NoteOil leak

  5. Pass14,411 miles (+1,491)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    14,411 miles
    Test number
    471400758204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass12,920 miles (+839)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    12,920 miles
    Test number
    941901277170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass12,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    12,081 miles
    Test number
    804058656174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VGD 400

What vehicle is registration VGD 400 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VGD 400 on a blue petrol Austin Healey Sprite first used on 5 Aug 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 VGD 400 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on VGD 400 expired on 8 Nov 2012, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on VGD 400?
The MOT on VGD 400 expired on 8 Nov 2012. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has VGD 400 done?
VGD 400 was recorded at 17,001 miles at its MOT on 2 Nov 2022, an average of 300 miles a year.
Has VGD 400 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VGD 400 has failed 2 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on VGD 400 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 VGD 400 find?
VGD 400 failed its latest MOT on 2 Nov 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects, 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability; nearside front shock absorbers has negligible damping effect; offside front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp, and 8 more.

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