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DSU 709

1986 Austin Healey Sprite

Green Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,125 mi
Last recorded4,125 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 1986 Austin Healey Sprite33,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSU 709
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 4,125 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 2,825 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 2,825 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper arm loose (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 861 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 1,441 miles

slight play in n/s streeing rack rod joint

Fail 17 Oct 2013 1,441 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

slight play in n/s streeing rack rod joint

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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DSU 709 is a 1986 Austin Healey Sprite in Green with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 33,326 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DSU 709, 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 40 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DSU 709 registered?

DSU 709 is a 1986 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 12 August 1986.

Is DSU 709 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSU 709 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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