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FSV 742

1984 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,754 mi
Last recorded76,754 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 1984 Austin Healey Sprite29,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSV 742
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 76,754 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 76,660 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 76,573 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 76,393 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight cracking to offside front outer tyre walls.

Pass 18 Jun 2010 76,354 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight cracking to offside front outer tyre wall.

Pass 22 May 2009 76,186 miles

offside front tyre wall cracked.

offside park brake only just up to efficency.

Fail 22 May 2009 76,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear and offside front tyre walls cracked.

Pass 30 Apr 2008 76,146 miles

slight cracking to front outer tyre walls.

Pass 30 Apr 2007 76,093 miles

all four tyres have slight cracking to walls.(inner & outer).

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 742 is a 1984 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1984 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 29,600 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 742, 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 42 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FSV 742 registered?

FSV 742 is a 1984 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is FSV 742 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FSV 742 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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