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721 DYB

1959 Austin Healey Sprite

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,187 mi
Last recorded74,187 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1959 Austin Healey Sprite24,516 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration721 DYB
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1959
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 74,187 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 74,187 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 73,131 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 73,131 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 72,698 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 72,538 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 72,356 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 72,153 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 71,698 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 71,606 miles

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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721 DYB is a 1959 Austin Healey Sprite in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 721 DYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 721 DYB?

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What year was 721 DYB registered?

721 DYB is a 1959 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 17 March 1959.

Is 721 DYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 721 DYB shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 721 DYB have outstanding finance?

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