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6414 JH

1990 Austin Healey Sprite

White Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,833 mi
Last recorded47,833 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
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Vehicle Details

Registration6414 JH
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 47,833 miles

Offside rear shock absorber linkage bent advise repair.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 May 2017 47,833 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Offside rear shock absorber linkage bent advise repair.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 47,584 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 47,154 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 47,153 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 47,142 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

battery loose

drivers door catch faulty

offside rear handbrake lever sticking

offside wiper blade split

rear fuel pipe perished advise replacement

Pass 29 May 2012 47,125 miles

centre exhaust bracket loose but system secure

offside handbrake lever sticking

Pass 1 Jun 2011 47,104 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 47,104 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2010 47,066 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 46,571 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 46,571 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 46,496 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 46,496 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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6414 JH is a 1990 Austin Healey Sprite in White with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 6414 JH, 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 36 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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6414 JH is a 1990 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 April 1990.

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