1959 Austin Sprite 0.9L Petrol · 117 DAU
1959 Austin Sprite (0.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1959. Recorded mileage 713 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jun 2023. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN SPRITE
- Year / Origin
- 1959
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 713 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 0.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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117 DAU Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2022
- 713 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
117 DAU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1959 Austin Sprite (117 DAU) between June 2022 and June 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 June 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
117 DAU Mileage History
- 30/06/2022712 mi
- 30/06/2022713 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,023 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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