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9819 HX

1980 Austin Healey Sprite

Blue Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,880 mi
Last recorded20,880 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
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Vehicle Details

Registration9819 HX
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 20,880 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 20,811 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 20,787 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 20,766 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 20,691 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 20,675 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside headlight bulb is dimmer than offside

slight play in offside front king pin

Fail 11 Jun 2013 20,675 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside headlight bulb is dim

slight play in offside front king pin

Fail 3 Aug 2009 20,643 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 20,643 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 20,622 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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9819 HX is a 1980 Austin Healey Sprite in Blue 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 9819 HX, 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 46 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 9819 HX registered?

9819 HX is a 1980 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 September 1980.

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