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DSV 850

1984 Austin Healey Sprite

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,963 mi
Last recorded86,963 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 1984 Austin Healey Sprite29,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSV 850
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 86,963 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 86,313 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 85,454 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 83,965 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 83,296 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 82,119 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 82,119 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 79,538 miles

Coolant leak

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

nearside front indicator/sidelight lense missing

Fail 22 Jul 2010 79,538 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

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

nearside front indicator/sidelight lense missing

Pass 27 Aug 2009 78,747 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 78,747 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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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DSV 850 is a 1984 Austin Healey Sprite in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1984 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 29,600 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 DSV 850, 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 42 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DSV 850 registered?

DSV 850 is a 1984 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 31 July 1984.

Is DSV 850 safe to buy?

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