MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,540 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
aero flexi hoses fitted unable to fully inspect
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
steering rack mountings have slight wear
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of 8544 DA?
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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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