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DEY 385C

1988 Austin Healey Sprite

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,056 mi
Last recorded1,056 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEY 385C
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 1,056 miles

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

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

Offside and nearside upper and lower suspension joints have slight play.

Pass 18 Jul 2014 2 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 May 2012 84,962 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 83,887 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 81,309 miles

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

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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DEY 385C is a 1988 Austin Healey Sprite in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DEY 385C, 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 DEY 385C registered?

DEY 385C is a 1988 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 13 May 1988.

Is DEY 385C safe to buy?

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