1965 Austin Healey Sprite 1.1L Petrol · CFB 23C
1965 Austin Healey Sprite (1.1L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1965. Recorded mileage 9,660 miles. MOT expired on 24 Aug 2022. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN HEALEY SPRITE
- Year / Origin
- 1965 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Aug 2022
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 9,660 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CFB 23C Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2021
- 9,660 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CFB 23C MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1965 Austin Healey Sprite (CFB 23C) between September 2008 and August 2021.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 25 August 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.
CFB 23C Mileage History
- 17/09/20088,925 mi
- 27/08/20099,016 mi+91 mi
- 09/09/20109,133 mi+117 mi
- 15/09/20119,209 mi+76 mi
- 03/09/20129,276 mi+67 mi
- 29/08/20139,328 mi+52 mi
- 26/08/20149,360 mi+32 mi
- 09/09/20149,360 mi
- 28/08/20159,386 mi+26 mi
- 02/09/20169,422 mi+36 mi
- 02/09/20169,422 mi
- 12/09/20179,462 mi+40 mi
- 15/09/20179,463 mi+1 mi
- 30/10/20189,513 mi+50 mi
- 30/10/20189,513 mi
- 25/10/20199,551 mi+38 mi
- 25/08/20219,660 mi+109 mi
Average of roughly 57 miles per year across 17 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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