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412 XUU

2009 Austin Healey Sprite

Yellow Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

31,614 mi
Last recorded31,614 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
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Vehicle Details

Registration412 XUU
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 31,614 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 31,244 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 30,634 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 30,634 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 30,357 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2013 30,357 miles

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 10 May 2012 29,682 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 29,682 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Apr 2011 28,462 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 28,462 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 27,022 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 27,022 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 26,022 miles

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

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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412 XUU is a 2009 Austin Healey Sprite in Yellow with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 412 XUU, 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 17 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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412 XUU is a 2009 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 June 2009.

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