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CSV 880

1988 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,800 mi
Last recorded2,800 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSV 880
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2012 2,800 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 2,555 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2009 2,095 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 1 Jul 2009 2,095 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Aug 2007 1,346 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 1,346 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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CSV 880 is a 1988 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CSV 880, 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 38 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CSV 880 registered?

CSV 880 is a 1988 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 15 August 1988.

Is CSV 880 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CSV 880 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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