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FSV 302

1985 Austin Healey Sprite

Orange Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,928 mi
Last recorded53,928 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSV 302
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1985
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 53,928 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 53,925 miles

exhaust damaged and corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2014 53,901 miles

dipped beam switch has part missing , but function is not impared ,

exhaust system flattened near bulkhead .

handbrake cable running close to prop shaft

Fail 23 Jun 2014 53,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

dipped beam lamp switch has part missing , but operation is not effected .

exhaust system flattened near bulkhead .

handbrake cable running close to prop shaft .

Pass 24 Jun 2013 53,872 miles

exhaust front pipe crushed and rear box corroded

steering column top bearing slightly worn

Pass 19 Apr 2012 53,856 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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FSV 302 is a 1985 Austin Healey Sprite in Orange with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FSV 302, 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 41 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 302 registered?

FSV 302 is a 1985 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 February 1985.

Is FSV 302 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FSV 302 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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