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624 AXP

1986 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

6,762 mi
Last recorded6,762 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 1986 Austin Healey Sprite5,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration624 AXP
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 6,762 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 6,703 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 6,580 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 6,531 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 6,432 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 6,270 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 6,180 miles

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

rear brake imbalence 28% (nearside slightly weak)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 6,178 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 6,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Mar 2009 6,057 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 5,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brakes binding slighlty

Pass 19 Dec 2006 5,285 miles

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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624 AXP is a 1986 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1986 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 5,872 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 297 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 624 AXP, 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 40 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 624 AXP registered?

624 AXP is a 1986 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 18 March 1986.

Is 624 AXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 624 AXP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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