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Austin Healy/sprite

Red · Petrol · 1960 · 948 cc

YLW 492MOT history

YLW 492 is a red petrol Austin Healy/sprite first used on 30 Dec 1960. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2023 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 1,710 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Sept 2023
Mileage
1,710 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2022
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
YLW 492
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
Healy/sprite
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
948 cc
Year of manufacture
1960
First used
30 Dec 1960
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

YLW 492 was last recorded at 1,710 miles on 16 Sept 2022, 283 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2017.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Jun 2014: 97 miles, lower than 9,095 miles on 22 Mar 2013.

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
1,427 miles · 22 May 2017
Between the last two tests
283 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 1,710 miles
  • 2017 – 1,427 miles
  • 2016 – 1,297 miles
  • 2015 – 1,023 miles
  • 2014 – 97 miles
  • 2013 – 9,095 miles
  • 2012 – 8,986 miles
  • 2010 – 7,842 miles
  • 2008 – 7,601 miles
  • 2007 – 7,332 miles
  • 2006 – 6,715 miles
  • 2005 – 6,202 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass1,710 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

15 tests since 30 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass1,710 miles (+283)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    1,710 miles
    Test number
    786889055662
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass1,427 miles (+130)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    1,427 miles
    Test number
    938743394068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass1,297 miles (+274)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    1,297 miles
    Test number
    566488070729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass1,023 miles (+926)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    1,023 miles
    Test number
    829113735191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass97 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    97 miles
    Test number
    196606254182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail97 miles (-8,998)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97 miles
    Test number
    126593954190
    • FailureDirection indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  7. Pass9,095 miles (+109)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    9,095 miles
    Test number
    578601783003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

  8. Pass8,986 miles (+1,144)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    8,986 miles
    Test number
    185467582026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  9. Pass7,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    7,842 miles
    Test number
    871454500136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail7,842 miles (+241)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,842 miles
    Test number
    594383300157
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  11. Pass7,601 miles (+269)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    7,601 miles
    Test number
    690087958310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  12. Pass7,332 miles (+617)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    7,332 miles
    Test number
    492054157403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass6,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    6,715 miles
    Test number
    271712827096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail6,715 miles (+513)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,715 miles
    Test number
    971421666378
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass6,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    6,202 miles
    Test number
    294654865393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about YLW 492

What vehicle is registration YLW 492 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show YLW 492 on a red petrol Austin Healy/sprite first used on 30 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 YLW 492 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on YLW 492 expired on 15 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on YLW 492?
The MOT on YLW 492 expired on 15 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has YLW 492 done?
YLW 492 was recorded at 1,710 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2022.
Has YLW 492 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. YLW 492 has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2014.
Has the mileage on YLW 492 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Jun 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on YLW 492 find?
YLW 492 passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2022 with 1 advisory: offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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