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2013 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

209 mi
Last recorded209 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
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Vehicle Details

Registration862 YUW
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 209 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 180 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 149 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 94 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 30 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 30,312 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 30,312 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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862 YUW is a 2013 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 862 YUW, 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 13 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 862 YUW registered?

862 YUW is a 2013 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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The MOT history for 862 YUW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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