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DSL 402

1960 Austin Healey Sprite

White Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

4,217 mi
Last recorded4,217 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 1960 Austin Healey Sprite29,371 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSL 402
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1960
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc
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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 1 Oct 2020 4,217 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 4,170 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 4,079 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 4,068 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 4,058 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 4,014 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 3,941 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 3,885 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 3,855 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 3,835 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 3,805 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 3,787 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 3,663 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 3,639 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 3,619 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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DSL 402 is a 1960 Austin Healey Sprite in White with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1960 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 29,371 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DSL 402, 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 66 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DSL 402 registered?

DSL 402 is a 1960 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 30 December 1960.

Is DSL 402 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSL 402 shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DSL 402 have outstanding finance?

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