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465 ETM

1959 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,974 mi
Last recorded71,974 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 1959 Austin Healey Sprite21,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration465 ETM
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1959
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 14 Jun 2012 71,974 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 71,938 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 71,872 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 71,791 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 71,725 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 71,652 miles

Fuel hose casing cracked at petrol tank.

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2006 71,613 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 71,544 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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465 ETM is a 1959 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 465 ETM, 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 465 ETM registered?

465 ETM is a 1959 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 10 January 1959.

Is 465 ETM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 465 ETM shows 8 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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