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FSV 148

1986 Austin Healey Sprite

White Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

1,079 mi
Last recorded1,079 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 1986 Austin Healey Sprite5,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSV 148
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 1,079 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 942 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 902 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 792 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 792 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 582 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 579 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 512 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 349 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 52 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2005 99,428 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Healey Sprite?

Based on 10,514 MOT tests across 1,307 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
232
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
1,307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 297
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 293
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 221
brake recording little or no effort 199
Stop lamp not working 186
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FSV 148 is a 1986 Austin Healey Sprite in White with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1986 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 5,872 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 297 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FSV 148, 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 40 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FSV 148 registered?

FSV 148 is a 1986 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 16 July 1986.

Is FSV 148 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FSV 148 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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