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DTD 597E

1996 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,844 mi
Last recorded73,844 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTD 597E
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 73,844 miles

TYRES SLIGHTY CRACKED ON SIDE WALLS NSF OSR NSR

Pass 13 Jul 2016 73,040 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 71,475 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 71,475 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 70,975 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 70,211 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 70,181 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

off side rear bumpstop on body carroded and holed

Pass 12 Jun 2012 69,624 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 68,459 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 68,324 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 68,271 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 68,219 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 68,219 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 68,105 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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DTD 597E is a 1996 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DTD 597E, 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 DTD 597E registered?

DTD 597E is a 1996 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 18 March 1996.

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The MOT history for DTD 597E shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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