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CMO 240B

1981 Austin Healey Sprite

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

3,433 mi
Last recorded3,433 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCMO 240B
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 3,433 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 3,416 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 3,314 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 2,887 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 2,519 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 2,384 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 2,236 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 2,236 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 1,864 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 965 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 802 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 802 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 402 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 402 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 20,364 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 20,364 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 20,177 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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CMO 240B is a 1981 Austin Healey Sprite in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CMO 240B, 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 45 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CMO 240B registered?

CMO 240B is a 1981 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 27 May 1981.

Is CMO 240B safe to buy?

The MOT history for CMO 240B shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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