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BGU 776G

2017 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

43,694 mi
Last recorded43,694 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGU 776G
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 43,694 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 43,694 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 42,611 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 42,611 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 42,598 miles

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

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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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BGU 776G is a 2017 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 BGU 776G, 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 9 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BGU 776G registered?

BGU 776G is a 2017 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 9 January 2017.

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