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2304 DU

1959 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

5,235 mi
Last recorded5,235 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 1959 Austin Healey Sprite24,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2304 DU
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1959
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2012 5,235 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 5,159 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 5,082 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 4,924 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 4,920 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2008 4,394 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 4,304 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 4,245 miles

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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2304 DU is a 1959 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1959 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 24,516 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 220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 2304 DU, 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 2304 DU registered?

2304 DU is a 1959 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 10 June 1959.

Is 2304 DU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2304 DU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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