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988 ECG

1995 Austin Healey Sprite

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

3,690 mi
Last recorded3,690 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
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Vehicle Details

Registration988 ECG
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 3,690 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 3,557 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 3,177 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 3,177 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pump hoses slightly deteriorated

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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988 ECG is a 1995 Austin Healey Sprite in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 988 ECG, 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 31 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 988 ECG registered?

988 ECG is a 1995 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 7 August 1995.

Is 988 ECG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 988 ECG shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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