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GAS 135

2002 Austin Healey Sprite

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,091 mi
Last recorded85,091 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAS 135
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 85,091 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 May 2015 83,508 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight leak on n/s rear hub oil seal

Pass 23 May 2014 83,337 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight leak on n/s rear hub oil seal

Fail 21 May 2014 83,337 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight leak on n/s rear hub oil seal

Fail 17 May 2013 83,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight leak on rear hub oil seal n/s

Pass 17 May 2013 83,005 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight leak on rear hub oil seal n/s

Pass 22 Jun 2012 82,949 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 May 2011 82,435 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 May 2010 81,659 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 81,659 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 79,692 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 79,323 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 79,186 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 77,980 miles

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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GAS 135 is a 2002 Austin Healey Sprite in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GAS 135, 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 24 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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GAS 135 is a 2002 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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