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848 ADM

1960 Austin Healey Sprite

Green Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,816 mi
Last recorded83,816 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2009
Typical for 1960 Austin Healey Sprite31,371 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration848 ADM
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1960
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2009 83,816 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 83,816 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 83,744 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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848 ADM is a 1960 Austin Healey Sprite in Green with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1960 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 31,371 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 848 ADM, 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 848 ADM registered?

848 ADM is a 1960 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 29 January 1960.

Is 848 ADM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 848 ADM shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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