1961 Austin Healey Sprite 2.9L Petrol · 386 XVT
1961 Austin Healey Sprite (2.9L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1961. Recorded mileage 23,975 miles. MOT valid until 31/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN HEALEY SPRITE
- Year / Origin
- 1961
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 23,975 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1961
- Engine
- 2912cc
386 XVT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 23,975 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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386 XVT Mileage History
- 31/01/202222,060 mi
- 16/01/202322,210 mi+150 mi
- 21/02/202422,994 mi+784 mi
- 13/01/202523,485 mi+491 mi
- 02/04/202623,975 mi+490 mi
Average of roughly 460 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
386 XVT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1961 Austin Healey Sprite (386 XVT) between January 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues). 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.
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