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1680 EV

1959 Austin Healey Sprite

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,665 mi
Last recorded24,665 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 1959 Austin Healey Sprite21,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1680 EV
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1959
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 10 Sep 2012 24,665 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 24,076 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 23,106 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 22,079 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 21,313 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 19,943 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2006 18,893 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 16,695 miles

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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1680 EV is a 1959 Austin Healey Sprite in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1959 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 21,872 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 1680 EV, 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 67 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 1680 EV registered?

1680 EV is a 1959 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 14 July 1959.

Is 1680 EV safe to buy?

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