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148 VPH

1961 Austin Healey Sprite

Green Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,809 mi
Last recorded68,809 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2006
Typical for 1961 Austin Healey Sprite23,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration148 VPH
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1961
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 19 Oct 2006 68,809 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

How Reliable is the Austin Healey Sprite?

Based on 10,514 MOT tests across 1,307 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
232
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
1,307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 297
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 293
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 221
brake recording little or no effort 199
Stop lamp not working 186
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148 VPH is a 1961 Austin Healey Sprite in Green with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1961 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 23,422 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Healey Sprite fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 297 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 148 VPH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Healey Sprite typically stays on UK roads for around 68 years. At 65 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 148 VPH registered?

148 VPH is a 1961 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 6 September 1961.

Is 148 VPH safe to buy?

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