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414 FAF

1959 Austin Healey Sprite

Green Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

889 mi
Last recorded889 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 1959 Austin Healey Sprite21,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration414 FAF
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1959
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 20 Jul 2012 889 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 99,742 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 99,065 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 37,041 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 95,918 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 95,135 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 94,402 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Healey Sprite?

Based on 10,514 MOT tests across 1,307 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
232
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
1,307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 297
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 293
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 221
brake recording little or no effort 199
Stop lamp not working 186
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414 FAF is a 1959 Austin Healey Sprite in Green with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1959 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 21,872 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 297 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 414 FAF, 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 414 FAF registered?

414 FAF is a 1959 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 5 September 1959.

Is 414 FAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 414 FAF shows 7 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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