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BLV 506K

1979 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

80,675 mi
Last recorded80,675 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLV 506K
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 80,675 miles

Standard fitment seat belt missing Harnesses fitted ()

Pass 19 Jul 2016 80,558 miles

Standard fitment seat belt missing Harnesses fitted ()

Pass 11 Jul 2015 80,492 miles

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 19 Jul 2014 80,373 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 80,220 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 80,121 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 79,954 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 79,926 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 79,916 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 79,893 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 79,860 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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BLV 506K is a 1979 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BLV 506K, 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 47 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BLV 506K registered?

BLV 506K is a 1979 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 September 1979.

Is BLV 506K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLV 506K shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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