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603 UXD

1982 Austin Healey Sprite

Green Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

64,305 mi
Last recorded64,305 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
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Vehicle Details

Registration603 UXD
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 64,305 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor and spring mounts heavily welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 64,293 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff casing seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2016 63,558 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 63,355 miles

Lot of front brake imbalance when both sides checked together

Main beam warning lamp not working

Fail 10 Sep 2014 63,355 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Lot of front brake imbalance when both sides checked together

Main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 2 Aug 2013 63,308 miles

Main beam warning lamp stays on all the time any lights are on.

Fail 22 Jul 2013 63,299 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Main beam warning lamp stays on all the time any lights are on.

Pass 20 Jun 2012 63,045 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2011 62,700 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 62,698 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 62,474 miles

Both rear tyres age cracking. Brake and fuel pipes could be better secured under floor pan.

Fail 13 Apr 2010 62,474 miles

Both rear tyres age cracking. Brake and fuel pipes could be better secured under floor pan.

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 61,992 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 61,978 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 61,515 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 61,504 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 61,103 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 61,103 miles

Centre Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Mar 2006 61,103 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight binding o/s/front brake.

How Reliable is the Austin Healey Sprite?

Based on 8,300 MOT tests across 969 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
246
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
969
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 220
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 214
Stop lamp not working 192
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 149
brake binding 119
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603 UXD is a 1982 Austin Healey Sprite in Green with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 603 UXD, 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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603 UXD is a 1982 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 April 1982.

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