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313 GJH

1959 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,585 mi
Last recorded54,585 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
Typical for 1959 Austin Healey Sprite21,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration313 GJH
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1959
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2011 54,585 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 54,580 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 54,517 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 54,512 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 54,246 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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313 GJH is a 1959 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 313 GJH, 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 313 GJH registered?

313 GJH is a 1959 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 4 May 1959.

Is 313 GJH safe to buy?

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