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8544 DA

1984 Austin Healey Sprite

White Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,540 mi
Last recorded98,540 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 1984 Austin Healey Sprite29,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8544 DA
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 98,540 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 98,043 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 97,899 miles

Oil leak

aero flexi hoses fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 15 Jul 2010 96,944 miles

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

steering rack mountings have slight wear

Fail 13 Jul 2009 96,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 96,012 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 95,202 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 94,538 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 94,515 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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8544 DA is a 1984 Austin Healey Sprite in White with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1984 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 29,600 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 8544 DA, 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 42 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 8544 DA registered?

8544 DA is a 1984 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 15 May 1984.

Is 8544 DA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8544 DA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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