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698 ERR

1960 Austin Healey Sprite

White Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,051 mi
Last recorded43,051 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 1960 Austin Healey Sprite31,371 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration698 ERR
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1960
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 23 Apr 2018 43,051 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play Trunnion bush (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 41,013 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 39,567 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 37,975 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 37,214 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 36,442 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 35,114 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 34,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake linkage pivots worn at rear.

Pass 21 Apr 2010 33,036 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 31,459 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 28,759 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2007 27,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 25,156 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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698 ERR is a 1960 Austin Healey Sprite in White with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1960 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 31,371 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 698 ERR, 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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What year was 698 ERR registered?

698 ERR is a 1960 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 February 1960.

Is 698 ERR safe to buy?

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