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650 FTX

1960 Austin Healey Sprite

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,447 mi
Last recorded95,447 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 1960 Austin Healey Sprite29,371 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration650 FTX
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1960
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 95,447 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 95,302 miles

Offside Front Inner wing panel is corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2015 95,297 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner wing panel is corroded

Pass 10 May 2012 25,130 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 95,093 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2011 95,093 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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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650 FTX is a 1960 Austin Healey Sprite in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 650 FTX, 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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How do I check the history of 650 FTX?

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What year was 650 FTX registered?

650 FTX is a 1960 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 22 April 1960.

Is 650 FTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 650 FTX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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