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FEW 83

1989 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

5,475 mi
Last recorded5,475 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEW 83
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 5,475 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 5,443 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 5,368 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 5,124 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 4,958 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 4,623 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 4,600 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2010 4,600 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2009 4,524 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 4,452 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 4,377 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 4,333 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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FEW 83 is a 1989 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FEW 83, 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 37 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FEW 83 registered?

FEW 83 is a 1989 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 February 1989.

Is FEW 83 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FEW 83 shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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