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CTV 168K

1996 Austin Healey Sprite

Blue Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

642 mi
Last recorded642 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTV 168K
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 642 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 642 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 701 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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CTV 168K is a 1996 Austin Healey Sprite in Blue with a 1,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CTV 168K, 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 30 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CTV 168K registered?

CTV 168K is a 1996 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 2 January 1996.

Is CTV 168K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CTV 168K shows 3 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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