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GVS 340

1992 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,935 mi
Last recorded54,935 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVS 340
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine950cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 54,935 miles

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

Slight corrosion nearside front corner floorpan

Fail 11 Aug 2017 54,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight corrosion nearside front corner floorpan

Pass 11 Aug 2015 54,888 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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GVS 340 is a 1992 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GVS 340, 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 34 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GVS 340 registered?

GVS 340 is a 1992 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 10 September 1992.

Is GVS 340 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVS 340 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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