MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,164 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all suspension springs corrded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension springs corroded
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
How Reliable is the Austin Healey Sprite?
Based on 10,514 MOT tests across 1,307 vehicles.
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246 DYD is a 1959 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 246 DYD, 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 246 DYD registered?
246 DYD is a 1959 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 May 1959.
Is 246 DYD safe to buy?
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