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1960 Austin Healey Sprite 1.1L Petrol · 425 HCV

425 HCV

1960 Austin Healey Sprite (1.1L, petrol). First registered 23 May 1960. Recorded mileage 76,749 miles. MOT expired on 08 Apr 2026.

Make & Model
AUSTIN HEALEY SPRITE
Year / Origin
1960
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 08 Apr 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
76,749 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.1L
Reliability Guide
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MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 08 Apr 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1960
Engine
1098cc
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425 HCV Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2025
  • 76,749 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.

425 HCV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 1960 Austin Healey Sprite (425 HCV) between April 2025 and April 2025.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 09 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

425 HCV Mileage History

  1. 03/04/202576,748 mi
  2. 09/04/202576,749 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 60 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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