Austin Healey Sprite

White · Petrol · 1961 · 1,000 cc

WDW 823MOT history

WDW 823 is a white petrol Austin Healey Sprite first used on 3 Mar 1961. Its MOT expired on 5 Nov 2020 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 8,871 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Nov 2020
Mileage
8,871 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2021
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
390 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
WDW 823
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin Healey
Model
Sprite
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1961
First used
3 Mar 1961
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Nov 2020
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

WDW 823 was last recorded at 8,871 miles on 13 Dec 2021, 576 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
8,295 miles · 6 May 2019
Between the last two tests
576 miles
Average per year
390 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 8,871 miles
  • 2019 – 8,295 miles
  • 2018 – 7,928 miles
  • 2017 – 6,857 miles
  • 2016 – 6,553 miles
  • 2014 – 5,698 miles
  • 2011 – 4,578 miles
  • 2009 – 3,804 miles
  • 2008 – 3,802 miles
  • 2007 – 3,757 miles
  • 2006 – 3,386 miles
  • 2005 – 2,470 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail8,871 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel stud and nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))
  • MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 13 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail8,871 miles (+576)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,871 miles
    Test number
    187573856451
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel stud and nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

  2. Pass8,295 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    8,295 miles
    Test number
    384443595883
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail8,295 miles (+367)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,295 miles
    Test number
    477757886489
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass7,928 miles (+1,071)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2019
    Odometer
    7,928 miles
    Test number
    765626671460
    • DangerousParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn recommend to be checked and repaired at next service (3.1.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil recommend to be checked or replaced at next service (2.7.3)

  5. Pass6,857 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    6,857 miles
    Test number
    668345437884
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

  6. Fail6,857 miles (+304)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,857 miles
    Test number
    808172828040
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

  7. Pass6,553 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    6,553 miles
    Test number
    140022170591
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

  8. Fail6,553 miles (+855)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,553 miles
    Test number
    369454863019
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

  9. Pass5,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    5,698 miles
    Test number
    249709164222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail5,698 miles (+1,120)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,698 miles
    Test number
    869579564296
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

  11. Pass4,578 miles (+774)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    4,578 miles
    Test number
    987679641250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail3,804 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,804 miles
    Test number
    454461459213
    • Repaired at testCentre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

  13. Pass3,804 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    3,804 miles
    Test number
    932381959272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass3,802 miles (+45)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    3,802 miles
    Test number
    232280848287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Pass3,757 miles (+371)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    3,757 miles
    Test number
    590220947266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass3,386 miles (+916)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    3,386 miles
    Test number
    242045096150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass2,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    2,470 miles
    Test number
    462314095163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail2,470 miles8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,470 miles
    Test number
    434014195175
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Questions about WDW 823

What vehicle is registration WDW 823 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show WDW 823 on a white petrol Austin Healey Sprite first used on 3 Mar 1961. 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 WDW 823 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on WDW 823 expired on 5 Nov 2020, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on WDW 823?
The MOT on WDW 823 expired on 5 Nov 2020. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has WDW 823 done?
WDW 823 was recorded at 8,871 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2021, an average of 390 miles a year.
Has WDW 823 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. WDW 823 has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on WDW 823 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 WDW 823 find?
WDW 823 failed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2021 with 6 major defects: nearside front headlamp not working on dipped beam; nearside rear brake valve leaking; nearside rear road wheel fixing missing nut, and 3 more.

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