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ADU 787B

1979 Austin Healey Sprite

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,670 mi
Last recorded59,670 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 1979 Austin Healey Sprite54,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADU 787B
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 59,670 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 59,670 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam req blub (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 58,846 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 57,811 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cover spilt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 57,063 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 57,063 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 56,121 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 55,266 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 54,218 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 53,396 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 52,495 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 51,468 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 50,344 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 49,433 miles

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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ADU 787B is a 1979 Austin Healey Sprite in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1979 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 54,218 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 ADU 787B, 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 47 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ADU 787B?

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What year was ADU 787B registered?

ADU 787B is a 1979 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 12 October 1979.

Is ADU 787B safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADU 787B shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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