MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,239 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
all four tyres starting to perish
body work around near side rear wheel arch starting to split
slight play in both king pins
An item not tested (Manual)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Masking tape on rear brake hose
Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
How Reliable is the Austin Healey Sprite?
Based on 10,514 MOT tests across 1,307 vehicles.
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653 YRA is a 1959 Austin Healey Sprite in Cream with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 653 YRA, 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 653 YRA registered?
653 YRA is a 1959 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 24 June 1959.
Is 653 YRA safe to buy?
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