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FROG58WP

1958 Austin Healey Sprite

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,192 mi
Last recorded7,192 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 1958 Austin Healey Sprite30,655 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFROG58WP
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1958
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 7,192 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 7,190 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 7,190 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 7,189 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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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FROG58WP is a 1958 Austin Healey Sprite in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1958 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 30,655 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 FROG58WP, 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 68 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 FROG58WP registered?

FROG58WP is a 1958 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 6 May 1958.

Is FROG58WP safe to buy?

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