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CBY 172G

1989 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

59,056 mi
Last recorded59,056 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBY 172G
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 59,056 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 58,648 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both outer sills at front starting to corrode sur face corrosion to under side small oil leak slight play offside front wheel bearing

Pass 21 Apr 2018 58,393 miles

Body has slight corrosion surface rust underside of car (6.1.B.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight travel on foot pedal (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 58,298 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 58,298 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 58,134 miles

slight corrosion under side

Pass 30 May 2014 57,946 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front bump stops missing

slight movement in steering rack

Fail 20 May 2014 57,946 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

both front bump stops missing

engine oil low

ing light not working

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 8 May 2013 57,835 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

both front bumps stops missing

Fail 25 Apr 2013 57,834 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both front bumps stops missing

Pass 18 Apr 2012 57,780 miles

corrosion nearside door sill

corrosion offside door sill

floor pans corroded

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 57,780 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion nearside door sill

corrosion offside door sill

floor pans corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2010 57,712 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

engine missfireing

movement in both front botton trunions

Fail 1 Apr 2010 57,711 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

movement in nearside and offside front bottom trunions

slight bind on nearside front brake

Pass 19 Feb 2009 57,574 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside front tyre near wear blocks

slight movement in trunions

Fail 23 Jan 2009 57,574 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

movement in front suspension lower joints

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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CBY 172G is a 1989 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CBY 172G, 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 37 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CBY 172G is a 1989 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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