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AHP 822A

1962 Austin Healey Sprite

White Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

513 mi
Last recorded513 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 1962 Austin Healey Sprite35,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHP 822A
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1962
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 513 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 470 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 453 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 429 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 357 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 357 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 277 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 277 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 130 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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AHP 822A is a 1962 Austin Healey Sprite in White with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1962 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 35,303 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AHP 822A, 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 64 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AHP 822A registered?

AHP 822A is a 1962 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 27 July 1962.

Is AHP 822A safe to buy?

The MOT history for AHP 822A shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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