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BPG 423B

1964 Austin Healey Sprite

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

37,346 mi
Last recorded37,346 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 1964 Austin Healey Sprite39,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPG 423B
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1964
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 37,346 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 37,346 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 37,306 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened parking brake linkage (3.5.1e)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened parking brake linkage (3.5.1e)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 37,277 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 37,277 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 37,140 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 37,140 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2013 37,020 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 37,020 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 36,807 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 36,807 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 36,507 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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BPG 423B is a 1964 Austin Healey Sprite in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1964 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 39,863 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 220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BPG 423B, 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 62 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 BPG 423B registered?

BPG 423B is a 1964 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 24 March 1964.

Is BPG 423B safe to buy?

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