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582 CTA

1981 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2013
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,810 mi
Last recorded40,810 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
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Vehicle Details

Registration582 CTA
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine950cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 26 Jun 2012 40,810 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 40,773 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 40,669 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 40,531 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 40,475 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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582 CTA is a 1981 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 582 CTA, 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 45 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 582 CTA?

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What year was 582 CTA registered?

582 CTA is a 1981 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 8 July 1981.

Is 582 CTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 582 CTA shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 582 CTA have outstanding finance?

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