1961 Austin Healey Sprite 1.3L Petrol · 5116 HN
1961 Austin Healey Sprite (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 1961. Recorded mileage 13,108 miles. MOT expired on 25 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN HEALEY SPRITE
- Year / Origin
- 1961
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 13,108 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
5116 HN Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2025
- 13,108 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
5116 HN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1961 Austin Healey Sprite (5116 HN) between September 2017 and March 2025.
The record contains 6 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 March 2025 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: Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)”.
5116 HN Mileage History
- 01/09/20176,001 mi
- 02/09/20176,011 mi+10 mi
- 05/09/20186,639 mi+628 mi
- 05/09/20197,571 mi+932 mi
- 10/09/20207,704 mi+133 mi
- 06/04/20227,809 mi+105 mi
- 26/03/202513,108 mi+5,299 mi
Average of roughly 939 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (5116 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as 5116HN.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.