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393 KHN

1986 Austin Healey Sprite

Cream Petrol 950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,665 mi
Last recorded53,665 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2011
Typical for 1986 Austin Healey Sprite33,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration393 KHN
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine950cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 21 Nov 2011 53,665 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 52,608 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 51,356 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 50,082 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 47,026 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 45,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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393 KHN is a 1986 Austin Healey Sprite in Cream with a 950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1986 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 33,326 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 393 KHN, 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 40 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 393 KHN registered?

393 KHN is a 1986 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is 393 KHN safe to buy?

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