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368 SME

1958 Austin Healey Sprite

White Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4 mi
Last recorded4 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2012
Typical for 1958 Austin Healey Sprite13,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration368 SME
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1958
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2012 4 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 4 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 7,095 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2009 7,095 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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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368 SME is a 1958 Austin Healey Sprite in White with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 368 SME, 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.

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What year was 368 SME registered?

368 SME is a 1958 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 29 August 1958.

Is 368 SME safe to buy?

The MOT history for 368 SME shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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