MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,247 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
How Reliable is the Austin Healey Sprite?
Based on 8,300 MOT tests across 969 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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487 HHA is a 1958 Austin Healey Sprite in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1958 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 30,655 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 220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 487 HHA, 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 68 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 487 HHA registered?
487 HHA is a 1958 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 22 November 1958.
Is 487 HHA safe to buy?
The MOT history for 487 HHA shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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