1959 Austin Healey Sprite 1.3L Petrol · 1661 EL
1959 Austin Healey Sprite (1.3L, petrol). First registered 25 Jul 1959. Recorded mileage 22,263 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN HEALEY SPRITE
- Year / Origin
- 1959
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 22,263 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
1661 EL Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2026
- 22,263 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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1661 EL Mileage History
- 16/07/202522,038 mi
- 07/07/202622,263 mi+225 mi
Average of roughly 231 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
1661 EL 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 Healey Sprite (1661 EL) between July 2025 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
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