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487 NPB

1978 Austin Healey Sprite

White Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

93,856 mi
Last recorded93,856 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
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Vehicle Details

Registration487 NPB
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 93,856 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 93,856 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2017 93,798 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 93,768 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 93,059 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 92,799 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 92,183 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 91,980 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 91,461 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 90,844 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 90,413 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 89,782 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 89,267 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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487 NPB is a 1978 Austin Healey Sprite in White with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 487 NPB, 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 48 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of 487 NPB?

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What year was 487 NPB registered?

487 NPB is a 1978 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 June 1978.

Is 487 NPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 487 NPB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 487 NPB have outstanding finance?

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