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97 MVK

2001 Austin Healey Sprite

White Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

4,619 mi
Last recorded4,619 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
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Vehicle Details

Registration97 MVK
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 4,619 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 4,253 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 4,253 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 2,676 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 2,391 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 1,282 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 1,187 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 396 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 391 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

offside steering arm lock tabs not secure

Pass 1 Jun 2006 93,462 miles

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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97 MVK is a 2001 Austin Healey Sprite in White with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 97 MVK, 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 25 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 97 MVK registered?

97 MVK is a 2001 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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