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AHP 205A

1985 Austin Healey Sprite

White Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,404 mi
Last recorded80,404 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHP 205A
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 80,404 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 80,157 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 79,459 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 78,892 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 78,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

locking device missing off top nut of n/s track/rod /end

n/s front brake pad pins have not been bent over

track rod end lock nuts loose

Pass 25 May 2012 78,826 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 78,739 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

slight leak from rear axle

Pass 17 Apr 2008 78,731 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2007 78,697 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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AHP 205A is a 1985 Austin Healey Sprite in White with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AHP 205A, 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 41 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AHP 205A is a 1985 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 23 July 1985.

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