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3969 PO

1981 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2012
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,876 mi
Last recorded61,876 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2011
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Vehicle Details

Registration3969 PO
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 6 Apr 2011 61,876 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 61,527 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 61,142 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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3969 PO is a 1981 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 3969 PO, 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 45 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 3969 PO registered?

3969 PO is a 1981 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 31 October 1981.

Is 3969 PO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3969 PO shows 3 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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