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417 XUR

1959 Austin Healey Sprite

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,337 mi
Last recorded95,337 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2009
Typical for 1959 Austin Healey Sprite21,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration417 XUR
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1959
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2009 95,337 miles

n/s/f king pin slight play

o/s/f steering rack slight play

Pass 23 Aug 2007 95,325 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 95,324 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 95,289 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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417 XUR is a 1959 Austin Healey Sprite in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 417 XUR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 417 XUR registered?

417 XUR is a 1959 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 23 June 1959.

Is 417 XUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 417 XUR shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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