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3544 WU

1978 Austin Healey Sprite

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

5,453 mi
Last recorded5,453 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
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Vehicle Details

Registration3544 WU
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 5,453 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 5,451 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 5,422 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 5,362 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 4,784 miles

nearside front lower suspension king pin has slight lift

Pass 24 May 2007 4,733 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 4,018 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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3544 WU is a 1978 Austin Healey Sprite in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 3544 WU, 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 48 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of 3544 WU?

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What year was 3544 WU registered?

3544 WU is a 1978 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 February 1978.

Is 3544 WU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3544 WU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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