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HCC 250

1988 Austin Healey Sprite

White Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,811 mi
Last recorded8,811 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCC 250
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 8,811 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 8,811 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 8,744 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 8,744 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 8,649 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 8,601 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 8,522 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 8,393 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 8,254 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 8,252 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 8,244 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

prop-shaft at axle flange not completely secure

Pass 7 Aug 2006 8,194 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f king pin has slight play

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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HCC 250 is a 1988 Austin Healey Sprite in White with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 297 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HCC 250, 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 38 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 HCC 250 registered?

HCC 250 is a 1988 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 3 August 1988.

Is HCC 250 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HCC 250 shows 12 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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