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799 XVL

1960 Austin Healey Sprite

Green Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,234 mi
Last recorded30,234 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 1960 Austin Healey Sprite29,371 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration799 XVL
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1960
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 5 Oct 2020 30,234 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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799 XVL is a 1960 Austin Healey Sprite in Green with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1960 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 29,371 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 220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 799 XVL, 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 799 XVL registered?

799 XVL is a 1960 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 7 January 1960.

Is 799 XVL safe to buy?

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