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313 WX

1960 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

55,258 mi
Last recorded55,258 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 1960 Austin Healey Sprite31,371 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration313 WX
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1960
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine950cc
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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 55,258 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 55,243 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 55,006 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of transmission and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 54,857 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 54,386 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 54,053 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 54,053 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 53,770 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 53,304 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin only just met requirements (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 53,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit unevenly worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit unevenly worn inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 52,161 miles

Exhaust system general corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2015 51,558 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 51,558 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 51,038 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 51,038 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 50,624 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 50,427 miles

indicator warning lamp not flashing

Fail 21 Jun 2012 50,425 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

indicator warning lamp not flashing

Pass 10 Jun 2011 50,010 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 49,017 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 48,085 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 48,085 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 May 2008 47,800 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 47,588 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 47,422 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 WX is a 1960 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1960 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 31,371 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 WX, 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 66 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 WX registered?

313 WX is a 1960 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 September 1960.

Is 313 WX safe to buy?

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