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909 MUY

1984 Austin Healey Sprite

Green Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

8,114 mi
Last recorded8,114 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 1984 Austin Healey Sprite29,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration909 MUY
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 8,114 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 7,534 miles

Offside Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 6,408 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 6,125 miles

lower column bush worn

Pass 6 Nov 2010 5,417 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 4,749 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 3,652 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 2,638 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 1,786 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 1,779 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 887 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 881 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Steering column shaft locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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909 MUY is a 1984 Austin Healey Sprite in Green with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 909 MUY, 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 909 MUY registered?

909 MUY is a 1984 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 January 1984.

Is 909 MUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 909 MUY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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