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589 ERL

1959 Austin Healey Sprite

White Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

4,428 mi
Last recorded4,428 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1959 Austin Healey Sprite21,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration589 ERL
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1959
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 4,428 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 4,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 4,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 4,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 4,300 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 4,296 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 4,280 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 4,253 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 4,253 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 4,216 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 4,150 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 4,125 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 4,070 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 4,026 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 4,026 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 3,921 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 3,845 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 3,727 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 3,637 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 3,586 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 3,531 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 3,438 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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589 ERL is a 1959 Austin Healey Sprite in White with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1959 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 21,872 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 589 ERL, 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 67 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 589 ERL registered?

589 ERL is a 1959 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 27 July 1959.

Is 589 ERL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 589 ERL shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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