MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,442 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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oil leak from engine
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Evidence of oil/fluid loss at o/s/r hub seal area onto o/s/r brake back plate.Advise further investigation.
Slight lateral and vertical wear in o/s/f and n/s/f king pins/bushes.
Toggle switch fitted for alternating between dip and main beam.(functional at time of test).
Windscreen slightly scratched.
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
Evidence of oil/fluid loss from O/S/R hub seal onto brake-back plate.
Slight lateral and vertical wear in n/s/f and o/s/f king pins/bushes.
Windscreen slightly scratched.
Windscreen washer slow to deliver fluid to screen.
How Reliable is the Austin Healey Sprite?
Based on 10,514 MOT tests across 1,307 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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846 UML is a 1959 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 846 UML, 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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What year was 846 UML registered?
846 UML is a 1959 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 May 1959.
Is 846 UML safe to buy?
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