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386 XVT

2003 Austin Healey Sprite

Blue Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,975 mi
Last recorded23,975 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Austin Healey Sprite9,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration386 XVT
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2026 23,975 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 23,485 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 22,994 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 22,210 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 22,060 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 21,857 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 20,025 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 19,497 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 18,037 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 17,016 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 16,445 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 15,639 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 14,746 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 14,301 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 13,621 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 11,906 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 9,632 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 7,467 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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386 XVT is a 2003 Austin Healey Sprite in Blue with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2003 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.7% with a typical mileage of 9,352 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 220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 386 XVT, 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 23 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 386 XVT registered?

386 XVT is a 2003 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 3 July 2003.

Is 386 XVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 386 XVT shows 18 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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