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288 GRP

1982 Austin Healey Sprite

Blue Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,369 mi
Last recorded17,369 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
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Vehicle Details

Registration288 GRP
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 13 Mar 2012 17,369 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 16,811 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 16,687 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 16,199 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 15,985 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 15,538 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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288 GRP is a 1982 Austin Healey Sprite in Blue with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 288 GRP, 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 44 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 288 GRP?

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What year was 288 GRP registered?

288 GRP is a 1982 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 12 July 1982.

Is 288 GRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 288 GRP shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 288 GRP have outstanding finance?

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