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724 EYC

1959 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,437 mi
Last recorded5,437 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2011
Typical for 1959 Austin Healey Sprite21,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration724 EYC
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1959
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 2 Oct 2011 5,437 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 4,976 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 4,844 miles

All tyres have slight cracking in the side wall

Nail in rear tyre

There is a slight engine oil leak

There is slight play in the top steering column bush

Pass 18 Jul 2007 4,646 miles

Battery insecure

right rear tyre wearing outside edge

Pass 19 Jul 2006 3,828 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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724 EYC is a 1959 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 724 EYC, 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

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What year was 724 EYC registered?

724 EYC is a 1959 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 August 1959.

Is 724 EYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 724 EYC shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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