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476 EHU

1988 Austin Healey Sprite

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,678 mi
Last recorded60,678 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
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Vehicle Details

Registration476 EHU
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2012 60,678 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 59,911 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

O/s/r hub shows slight distortion.Oil leak on o/s/r hub.

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 59,367 miles

Rear tyres perished.

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2009 57,990 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 57,397 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 56,815 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 56,808 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 56,239 miles

right front brake has slight judder

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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476 EHU is a 1988 Austin Healey Sprite in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 476 EHU, 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 38 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 476 EHU registered?

476 EHU is a 1988 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 July 1988.

Is 476 EHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 476 EHU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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