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793 KKX

1959 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,856 mi
Last recorded10,856 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2022
Typical for 1959 Austin Healey Sprite21,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration793 KKX
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1959
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2022 10,856 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 10,406 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 9,417 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 9,221 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Aug 2016 8,568 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on the outer edge

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front tyre worn on the outer edge

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Jul 2016 8,566 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on the outer edge

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front tyre worn on the outer edge

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Aug 2015 8,297 miles

(all) Tyre(s) perished

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front (nearside & offside) Tyre(s) worn on the outer edge

slight play in both front king pins

Pass 4 Aug 2014 8,036 miles

Oil leak

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front (both) Tyre(s) are perishing & wearing unevenly

nearside rear Tyre is wearing unevenly

rear (both) Tyre(s) are perishing

Pass 8 Aug 2013 7,799 miles

front (both) Tyre(s) are wearing on the inner edges

nearside has a tyre lightly rubbing a part of the vehicle

Fail 8 Aug 2013 7,799 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

front (both) Tyre(s) are wearing on the inner edges

nearside has a tyre lightly rubbing a part of the vehicle

Fail 10 Aug 2012 7,416 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front wheel slight contact with inner wing on full lock

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Slight coolant leak (lower radiator)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 7,416 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front wheel slight contact with inner wing on full lock

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

Oil leak

Slight coolant leak (lower radiator)

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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793 KKX is a 1959 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 297 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 793 KKX, 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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793 KKX is a 1959 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 23 December 1959.

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