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6136 NX

1960 Austin Healey Sprite

Blue Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,161 mi
Last recorded65,161 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2012
Typical for 1960 Austin Healey Sprite29,371 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration6136 NX
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1960
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2012 65,161 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s exhasut support deteriorated

n/s track rod end grease nipple missing

Fail 14 Mar 2012 45,159 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s exhasut support deteriorated

n/s track rod end grease nipple missing

Pass 19 Mar 2011 44,628 miles

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

Slight fluctuation N/S front brake

Your vehicle has only just met minimum required front brake ballance-it will require adjustment/repair

Fail 12 Mar 2011 44,622 miles

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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6136 NX is a 1960 Austin Healey Sprite in Blue with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1960 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 29,371 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 6136 NX, 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 66 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 6136 NX registered?

6136 NX is a 1960 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 25 March 1960.

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