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383 BFJ

1982 Austin Healey Sprite

Blue Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,659 mi
Last recorded32,659 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
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Vehicle Details

Registration383 BFJ
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 32,659 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 32,658 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 32,658 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 32,658 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 32,658 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Healey Sprite?

Based on 8,300 MOT tests across 969 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
246
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
969
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 220
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 214
Stop lamp not working 192
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 149
brake binding 119
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383 BFJ is a 1982 Austin Healey Sprite in Blue with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Austin Healey Sprite fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 383 BFJ, 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 44 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 383 BFJ?

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What year was 383 BFJ registered?

383 BFJ is a 1982 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is 383 BFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 383 BFJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 383 BFJ have outstanding finance?

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