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923 CJW

1963 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,115 mi
Last recorded22,115 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2008
Typical for 1963 Austin Healey Sprite60,686 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration923 CJW
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1963
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 9 Aug 2008 22,115 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 22,069 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 22,029 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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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923 CJW is a 1963 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1963 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 60,686 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 297 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 923 CJW, 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 63 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 923 CJW registered?

923 CJW is a 1963 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 29 May 1963.

Is 923 CJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 923 CJW shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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