Austin Healey Sprite

White · Petrol · 1960 · 998 cc

VSL 258MOT history

VSL 258 is a white petrol Austin Healey Sprite first used on 18 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 1 Sept 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 45,163 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Sept 2026
Mileage
45,163 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
VSL 258
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin Healey
Model
Sprite
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
1960
First used
18 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

VSL 258 was last recorded at 45,163 miles on 2 Sept 2025, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Jul 2009: 53,832 miles, lower than 53,932 miles on 10 Jul 2008.
  • 18 Oct 2011: 53,832 miles, lower than 53,833 miles on 27 Sept 2010.
  • 19 Oct 2017: 45,031 miles, lower than 53,832 miles on 8 Sept 2016.

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
45,153 miles · 15 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
10 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 45,163 miles
  • 2024 – 45,153 miles
  • 2023 – 45,122 miles
  • 2021 – 45,062 miles
  • 2017 – 45,031 miles
  • 2016 – 53,832 miles
  • 2014 – 53,832 miles
  • 2013 – 53,832 miles
  • 2011 – 53,832 miles
  • 2010 – 53,833 miles
  • 2009 – 53,832 miles
  • 2008 – 53,932 miles
  • 2007 – 53,832 miles
  • 2006 – 53,832 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,163 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

16 tests since 3 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,163 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    45,163 miles
    Test number
    519373125716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail45,153 miles (+31)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,153 miles
    Test number
    301338858265
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass45,122 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    45,122 miles
    Test number
    502456379166
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail45,116 miles (+54)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,116 miles
    Test number
    291329471484
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass45,062 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    45,062 miles
    Test number
    142459664975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail45,031 miles (-8,801)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,031 miles
    Test number
    869119645649
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  7. Pass53,832 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    53,832 miles
    Test number
    440380288995
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass53,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    53,832 miles
    Test number
    369387384229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    53,832 miles
    Test number
    329416103485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass53,832 miles (-1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    53,832 miles
    Test number
    688641691274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,833 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    53,833 miles
    Test number
    811600270230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  12. Fail53,832 miles4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,832 miles
    Test number
    803795560236
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  13. Pass53,832 miles (-100)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    53,832 miles
    Test number
    561178389172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,932 miles (+100)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    53,932 miles
    Test number
    273862998497
    • NoteNearside front lower trunion pin and bush worn to limits
    • NoteParking brake lever travel to limits

  15. Pass53,832 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    53,832 miles
    Test number
    721552597159
    • NoteOil leak from gearbox
    • NoteSlight lift un both front kingpins
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  16. Pass53,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    53,832 miles
    Test number
    813214086142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VSL 258

What vehicle is registration VSL 258 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VSL 258 on a white petrol Austin Healey Sprite first used on 18 Jul 2001. 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 VSL 258 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on VSL 258 expired on 1 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on VSL 258?
The MOT on VSL 258 expired on 1 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has VSL 258 done?
VSL 258 was recorded at 45,163 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2025.
Has VSL 258 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VSL 258 has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on VSL 258 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 7 Jul 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on VSL 258 find?
VSL 258 passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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