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604 XUD

2007 Austin Healey Sprite

Blue Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

20,225 mi
Last recorded20,225 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
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Vehicle Details

Registration604 XUD
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 20,225 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 20,005 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 19,730 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 19,009 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint trunion (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 19,009 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint trunion (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 17,809 miles

Nearside half shaft slight leak

Offside Rear brakes not as good nearside

Pass 8 Mar 2016 16,671 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 15,380 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 15,380 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2014 13,527 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 12,049 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 7 May 2013 12,047 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 6 Apr 2013 12,045 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 10,507 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 10,507 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 9,686 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 7,056 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

hand brake lever high.

o/side front tyre wearing on inner tread

Pass 13 Mar 2009 4,285 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 4,283 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 2,001 miles

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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604 XUD is a 2007 Austin Healey Sprite in Blue with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 604 XUD, 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 19 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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604 XUD is a 2007 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 21 March 2007.

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