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ESL 168

1961 Austin Healey Sprite

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,160 mi
Last recorded6,160 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 1961 Austin Healey Sprite33,607 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESL 168
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1961
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 19 Oct 2017 6,160 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 5,159 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 3,910 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 2,449 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

slight roughness n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 29 Oct 2013 1,023 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 973 miles

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

n/s/f tyre deteriorating

Pass 18 Apr 2011 3 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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ESL 168 is a 1961 Austin Healey Sprite in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1961 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 33,607 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 ESL 168, 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 65 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ESL 168 registered?

ESL 168 is a 1961 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 27 October 1961.

Is ESL 168 safe to buy?

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