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GRZ 1264

1966 Austin Healey Sprite

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

4,634 mi
Last recorded4,634 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 1966 Austin Healey Sprite30,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRZ 1264
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1966
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 24 Jun 2019 4,634 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 4,561 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 4,485 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 4,344 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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GRZ 1264 is a 1966 Austin Healey Sprite in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1966 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 30,505 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 297 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GRZ 1264, 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 60 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GRZ 1264?

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What year was GRZ 1264 registered?

GRZ 1264 is a 1966 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 November 1966.

Is GRZ 1264 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GRZ 1264 shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GRZ 1264 have outstanding finance?

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