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GAS 730

1983 Austin Healey Sprite

White Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,994 mi
Last recorded61,994 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAS 730
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 61,994 miles

all four tyres sidewall cracks outer walls.

Fail 13 Jul 2016 61,994 miles

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

all four tyres sidewall cracks outer walls.

Pass 28 Apr 2015 61,994 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 61,994 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 62,004 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 61,994 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 61,994 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 61,994 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

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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GAS 730 is a 1983 Austin Healey Sprite in White with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GAS 730, 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 43 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GAS 730 registered?

GAS 730 is a 1983 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 15 April 1983.

Is GAS 730 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GAS 730 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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