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213 BZ

2001 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2009
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

79,206 mi
Last recorded79,206 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2008
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Vehicle Details

Registration213 BZ
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2008 79,206 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 79,206 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 79,196 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Lower Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

How Reliable is the Austin Healey Sprite?

Based on 8,300 MOT tests across 969 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
246
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
969
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 220
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 214
Stop lamp not working 192
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 149
brake binding 119
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213 BZ is a 2001 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

The most common reason a Austin Healey Sprite fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 213 BZ, 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 25 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 213 BZ registered?

213 BZ is a 2001 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is 213 BZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 213 BZ shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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