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Austin Healey Sprite

White · Petrol · 1960 · 948 cc

VRD 7MOT history

VRD 7 is a white petrol Austin Healey Sprite first used on 1 Jul 1960. Its MOT expired on 3 Jul 2023 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 52,957 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Jul 2023
Mileage
52,957 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2022
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
248 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VRD 7
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
Healey Sprite
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
948 cc
Year of manufacture
1960
First used
1 Jul 1960
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

VRD 7 was last recorded at 52,957 miles on 4 Jul 2022, 171 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,786 miles · 10 Jul 2019
Between the last two tests
171 miles
Average per year
248 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 52,957 miles
  • 2019 – 52,786 miles
  • 2018 – 52,593 miles
  • 2017 – 52,377 miles
  • 2016 – 52,131 miles
  • 2015 – 52,010 miles
  • 2014 – 51,911 miles
  • 2013 – 51,734 miles
  • 2012 – 51,650 miles
  • 2011 – 51,550 miles
  • 2010 – 51,145 miles
  • 2009 – 50,717 miles
  • 2008 – 49,778 miles
  • 2007 – 49,583 miles
  • 2006 – 48,970 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,957 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front king pin has slight lift

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass52,957 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    52,957 miles
    Test number
    284972089856
    • AdvisoryNearside Front king pin has slight lift

  2. Fail52,957 miles (+171)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,957 miles
    Test number
    575785038725
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front king pin has slight lift

  3. Pass52,786 miles (+193)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    52,786 miles
    Test number
    365188318520
    • AdvisoryNearside Front very slight lift in king pin
    • AdvisoryBolt missing from rear side rear fox clamp.. note to customer

  4. Pass52,593 miles (+216)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    52,593 miles
    Test number
    240076464120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass52,377 miles (+246)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    52,377 miles
    Test number
    346841943657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass52,131 miles (+121)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    52,131 miles
    Test number
    924612064459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass52,010 miles (+99)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    52,010 miles
    Test number
    776015795102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass51,911 miles (+177)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    51,911 miles
    Test number
    219972104281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass51,734 miles (+84)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    51,734 miles
    Test number
    425457073184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass51,650 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    51,650 miles
    Test number
    567077482112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail51,642 miles (+92)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,642 miles
    Test number
    435580382118
    • FailureIndicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

  12. Pass51,550 miles (+405)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    51,550 miles
    Test number
    535788781143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    51,145 miles
    Test number
    541072760192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail51,145 miles (+428)5 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,145 miles
    Test number
    850010660143
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousFront front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • DangerousNearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • DangerousNearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass50,717 miles (+939)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    50,717 miles
    Test number
    443292189145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,778 miles (+195)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    49,778 miles
    Test number
    951612888198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,583 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    49,583 miles
    Test number
    352432697197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail49,583 miles (+613)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,583 miles
    Test number
    313459467167
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Pass48,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    48,970 miles
    Test number
    343024546177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail48,970 miles (+25)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,970 miles
    Test number
    200720546138
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Fail48,945 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,945 miles
    Test number
    440350436148
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about VRD 7

What vehicle is registration VRD 7 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VRD 7 on a white petrol Austin Healey Sprite first used on 1 Jul 1960. 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 VRD 7 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on VRD 7 expired on 3 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on VRD 7?
The MOT on VRD 7 expired on 3 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has VRD 7 done?
VRD 7 was recorded at 52,957 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2022, an average of 248 miles a year.
Has VRD 7 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VRD 7 has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on VRD 7 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 VRD 7 find?
VRD 7 passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2022 with 1 advisory: nearside front king pin has slight lift.

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