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923 LPK

1959 Austin Healey Sprite

White Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2016
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,687 mi
Last recorded8,687 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 1959 Austin Healey Sprite21,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration923 LPK
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1959
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 23 Jan 2015 8,687 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 8,545 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 8,471 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 8,391 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 8,176 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 7,567 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 6,201 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 5,467 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

parking brake efficiency on minimum limit at 25%

Pass 13 Apr 2006 5,405 miles

oil on nearside rear backplate

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 LPK is a 1959 Austin Healey Sprite in White with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1959 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 21,872 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 LPK, 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 67 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 923 LPK registered?

923 LPK is a 1959 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 19 October 1959.

Is 923 LPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 923 LPK shows 9 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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