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693 UYE

1959 Austin Healey Sprite

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2014
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2,348 mi
Last recorded2,348 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2013
Typical for 1959 Austin Healey Sprite24,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration693 UYE
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1959
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2013 2,348 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 2,347 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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693 UYE is a 1959 Austin Healey Sprite in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1959 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 24,516 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 693 UYE, 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 693 UYE registered?

693 UYE is a 1959 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 January 1959.

Is 693 UYE safe to buy?

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