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7777 VX

1981 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

49,771 mi
Last recorded49,771 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
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Vehicle Details

Registration7777 VX
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2020 49,771 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2015 49,716 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 49,595 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 49,595 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 49,471 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 48,831 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 48,831 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2009 48,548 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 48,444 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2006 48,028 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 48,028 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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7777 VX is a 1981 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 7777 VX, 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 45 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 7777 VX registered?

7777 VX is a 1981 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 June 1981.

Is 7777 VX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7777 VX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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