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AGS 853D

1987 Austin Healey Sprite

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,657 mi
Last recorded81,657 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGS 853D
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 81,657 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing king pin lift (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 May 2017 81,562 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing king pin lift (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 81,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 81,578 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm +tear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 81,518 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 80,811 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 16 Jun 2014 80,811 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 2 Jul 2013 80,209 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

S/PLAY AT O/S KINGPIN

Pass 2 Jul 2013 80,209 miles

S/PLAY AT O/S KINGPIN

Pass 22 May 2012 80,161 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 79,888 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2010 79,241 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 78,582 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 78,582 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Pass 9 May 2008 78,201 miles

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW AT MANIFOLD AREA

Pass 11 May 2007 77,982 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 77,285 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 77,285 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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AGS 853D is a 1987 Austin Healey Sprite in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AGS 853D, 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 39 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AGS 853D registered?

AGS 853D is a 1987 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 October 1987.

Is AGS 853D safe to buy?

The MOT history for AGS 853D shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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