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Austin Healey Sprite

Red · Petrol · 1960 · 948 cc

YCY 539MOT history

YCY 539 is a red petrol Austin Healey Sprite first used on 20 Dec 1960. Its MOT expired on 21 Jul 2025 and it has passed 5 of 6 MOT tests, with 95,649 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Jul 2025
Mileage
95,649 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2024
MOT tests
6
5 passed · 1 failed
Per year
71 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
YCY 539
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
Healey Sprite
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
948 cc
Year of manufacture
1960
First used
20 Dec 1960
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

YCY 539 was last recorded at 95,649 miles on 22 Jul 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,649 miles · 19 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
71 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 95,649 miles
  • 2019 – 95,425 miles
  • 2018 – 95,345 miles
  • 2016 – 95,302 miles
  • 2015 – 94,992 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,649 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

6 tests since 18 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,649 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    95,649 miles
    Test number
    245050474715
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail95,649 miles (+224)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,649 miles
    Test number
    408522061691
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass95,425 miles (+80)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    95,425 miles
    Test number
    483749077719
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass95,345 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    95,345 miles
    Test number
    577728053176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass95,302 miles (+310)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    95,302 miles
    Test number
    715028933178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass94,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    94,992 miles
    Test number
    278628505465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about YCY 539

What vehicle is registration YCY 539 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show YCY 539 on a red petrol Austin Healey Sprite first used on 20 Dec 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 YCY 539 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on YCY 539 expired on 21 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on YCY 539?
The MOT on YCY 539 expired on 21 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has YCY 539 done?
YCY 539 was recorded at 95,649 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2024, an average of 71 miles a year.
Has YCY 539 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. YCY 539 has failed 1 of its 6 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on YCY 539 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 YCY 539 find?
YCY 539 passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; oil leak, but not excessive.

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