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651 HAR

1959 Austin Healey Sprite

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,809 mi
Last recorded57,809 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 1959 Austin Healey Sprite21,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration651 HAR
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1959
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2012 57,809 miles

Slight wear in offside steering rack mounting.

Fail 16 Jul 2012 57,805 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Slight wear in offside steering rack mounting.

Pass 12 Aug 2011 57,679 miles

Recommend replacement of rear exhaust silencer.

Slight wear of offside front lower suspension trunnion.

Some wear of brake pedal pivot.

Pass 13 Aug 2010 57,140 miles

Slight wear in offside steering rack mounting.

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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651 HAR is a 1959 Austin Healey Sprite in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1959 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 21,872 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 651 HAR, 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 67 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 651 HAR registered?

651 HAR is a 1959 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 7 July 1959.

Is 651 HAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 651 HAR shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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