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406 PPD

1991 Austin Healey Sprite

Blue Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,157 mi
Last recorded23,157 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
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Vehicle Details

Registration406 PPD
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 23,157 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 23,124 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 23,067 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 23,064 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 23,064 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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406 PPD is a 1991 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 406 PPD, 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 35 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 406 PPD?

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What year was 406 PPD registered?

406 PPD is a 1991 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 5 April 1991.

Is 406 PPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 406 PPD 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 406 PPD have outstanding finance?

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