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393 VMX

1959 Austin Healey Sprite

Green Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,255 mi
Last recorded67,255 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 1959 Austin Healey Sprite24,516 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration393 VMX
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1959
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2012 67,255 miles

Brake pedal actuating linkage has slight wear in the eye of a brake stationary pin (3.3.A.1g)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 67,150 miles

Brake pedal actuating linkage has slight wear in the eye of a brake stationary pin (3.3.A.1g)

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

Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 67,034 miles

Brake pedal actuating linkage has slight wear in the eye of a brake stationary pin (3.3.A.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 66,838 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

n/s rear brake slightly binding

Pass 5 Jul 2008 66,600 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 66,428 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 66,170 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 66,170 miles

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

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 VMX is a 1959 Austin Healey Sprite in Green with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1959 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 24,516 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 VMX, 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 67 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 393 VMX registered?

393 VMX is a 1959 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 6 July 1959.

Is 393 VMX safe to buy?

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