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4589 AC

1959 Austin Healey Sprite

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2013
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,407 mi
Last recorded48,407 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2012
Typical for 1959 Austin Healey Sprite21,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration4589 AC
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1959
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2012 48,407 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 47,928 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 24 Aug 2010 47,449 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 47,095 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 46,836 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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4589 AC is a 1959 Austin Healey Sprite in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 4589 AC, 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 4589 AC registered?

4589 AC is a 1959 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 21 September 1959.

Is 4589 AC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4589 AC shows 5 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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