MOT Status
ValidMileage
38,180 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
slight oil leak from offside rear hub
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) not working rectified (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
slight oil leak from offside rear hub
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
low reading nearside parking brake
low reading nearside rear service brake
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rumble at offside front wheel bearing nearing legal limit
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
rumble at offside front wheel bearing nearing legal limit
slight rumble at offside front wheel bearing
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Austin Healey Sprite?
Based on 8,300 MOT tests across 969 vehicles.
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FIG 8966 is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite in Turquoise with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 1970 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 25,706 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 FIG 8966, 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 56 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 FIG 8966 registered?
FIG 8966 is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 January 1970.
Is FIG 8966 safe to buy?
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