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BPR 525A

2006 Austin Healey Sprite

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,746 mi
Last recorded8,746 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPR 525A
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 15 Mar 2024 8,746 miles

slight roughness in steering rack

Pass 25 Jun 2013 8,719 miles

Both inner track rod joints have slight play.

Slight play in the nearside and offside front king pins

Slight weep of hydraulic fluid from master cylinder clutch ram seal

Pass 27 Jun 2012 8,437 miles

both front steering arms have slight play

Pass 27 Jun 2011 8,143 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 7,658 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 7,009 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 6,638 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 5,759 miles

play in steering rack.

slight dampness around fuel tank.

slight play in both front top suspension arm outer bushes.

Pass 12 Jul 2006 4,366 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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BPR 525A is a 2006 Austin Healey Sprite in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BPR 525A, 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 20 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BPR 525A registered?

BPR 525A is a 2006 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 18 July 2006.

Is BPR 525A safe to buy?

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