Austin Healey Sprite

Blue · Petrol · 1959 · 850 cc

XWF 342MOT history

XWF 342 is a blue petrol Austin Healey Sprite first used on 1 Jan 1959. Its MOT expired on 12 Mar 2026 and it has passed 5 of 8 MOT tests, with 5,069 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Mar 2026
Mileage
5,069 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2025
MOT tests
8
5 passed · 3 failed
Per year
340 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
XWF 342
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin Healey
Model
Sprite
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
850 cc
Year of manufacture
1959
First used
1 Jan 1959
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

XWF 342 was last recorded at 5,069 miles on 24 Feb 2025, 298 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
4,771 miles · 13 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
298 miles
Average per year
340 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 5,069 miles
  • 2024 – 4,771 miles
  • 2016 – 1 miles
  • 2011 – 1 miles
  • 2010 – 1 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass5,069 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.

  • Nearside Front flex hose very close to wheel when in full lock

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

8 tests since 25 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass5,069 miles (+298)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    5,069 miles
    Test number
    195106798411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass4,771 miles (+4,770)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    4,771 miles
    Test number
    738914459471
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass1 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    1 miles
    Test number
    391002132964
    • AdvisoryNearside Front flex hose very close to wheel when in full lock

  4. Fail1 miles9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1 miles
    Test number
    615888268361
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureHorn control missing (1.6.1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe leaking to wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis side rail (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)
    • FailureParking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front flex hose very close to wheel when in full lock

  5. Pass1 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    1 miles
    Test number
    668942141254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail1 miles10 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1 miles
    Test number
    259645211254
    • FailureFront Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureIndicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  7. Pass1 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    1 miles
    Test number
    702602890082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail1 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1 miles
    Test number
    514874080081
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Questions about XWF 342

What vehicle is registration XWF 342 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show XWF 342 on a blue petrol Austin Healey Sprite first used on 1 Jan 1959. 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 XWF 342 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on XWF 342 expired on 12 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on XWF 342?
The MOT on XWF 342 expired on 12 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has XWF 342 done?
XWF 342 was recorded at 5,069 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2025, an average of 340 miles a year.
Has XWF 342 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. XWF 342 has failed 3 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2016.
Has the mileage on XWF 342 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 XWF 342 find?
XWF 342 passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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