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BSE 793

1958 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2010
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,117 mi
Last recorded16,117 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2009
Typical for 1958 Austin Healey Sprite13,764 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSE 793
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1958
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 20 Jun 2009 16,117 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 15,429 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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BSE 793 is a 1958 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1958 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 13,764 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BSE 793, 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 68 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 BSE 793 registered?

BSE 793 is a 1958 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 30 August 1958.

Is BSE 793 safe to buy?

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