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8928 CR

1960 Austin Healey Sprite

White Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,662 mi
Last recorded81,662 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 1960 Austin Healey Sprite31,371 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration8928 CR
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1960
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2013 81,662 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 81,655 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front offside tyre perished and slightly out of shape

Pass 27 May 2011 81,443 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 May 2010 79,838 miles

top bush sterring colum tight

Pass 2 Mar 2009 78,520 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Feb 2009 78,512 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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8928 CR is a 1960 Austin Healey Sprite in White with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 8928 CR, 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 8928 CR registered?

8928 CR is a 1960 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 22 August 1960.

Is 8928 CR safe to buy?

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