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ASV 519

1983 Austin Healey Sprite

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

33,152 mi
Last recorded33,152 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationASV 519
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 33,152 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 24,253 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 24,253 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2016 21,390 miles

Rear exhaust mounting has a temporary repair.

Slight play in both king pin upper and lower mountings.(lubrication)

Washer jet loose.

Pass 15 Aug 2014 20,858 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 20,858 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2013 19,791 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 19,791 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 19,184 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 19,184 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 18,174 miles

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

Oil leak

slight lift in both king pins

Fail 6 May 2011 18,174 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Oil leak

slight lift in both king pins

Pass 17 May 2010 17,369 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 17 May 2010 17,369 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear tyres perished

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 16,399 miles

Both rear tyres perrished around sidewalls

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2007 15,545 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006 15,412 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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ASV 519 is a 1983 Austin Healey Sprite in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ASV 519, 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 43 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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ASV 519 is a 1983 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 12 September 1983.

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