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494 YVT

1982 Austin Healey Sprite

Silver Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

316 mi
Last recorded316 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
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Vehicle Details

Registration494 YVT
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 30 Sep 2017 316 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 111 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 7 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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494 YVT is a 1982 Austin Healey Sprite in Silver with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 494 YVT, 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 44 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 494 YVT?

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What year was 494 YVT registered?

494 YVT is a 1982 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 11 May 1982.

Is 494 YVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 494 YVT shows 3 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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