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356 RMK

1958 Austin Healey Sprite

Green Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

905 mi
Last recorded905 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 1958 Austin Healey Sprite13,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration356 RMK
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1958
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2023 905 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Apr 2013 681 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 661 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 605 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 511 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 382 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 7 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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356 RMK is a 1958 Austin Healey Sprite in Green with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1958 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 13,764 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 356 RMK, 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 68 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 356 RMK registered?

356 RMK is a 1958 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 28 May 1958.

Is 356 RMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 356 RMK shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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