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2284 WD

1961 Austin Healey Sprite

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2012
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,179 mi
Last recorded11,179 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2010
Typical for 1961 Austin Healey Sprite23,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2284 WD
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1961
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 24 Dec 2010 11,179 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 9,500 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 8,143 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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2284 WD is a 1961 Austin Healey Sprite in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests 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 2284 WD, 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 2284 WD registered?

2284 WD is a 1961 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 7 June 1961.

Is 2284 WD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2284 WD shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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