MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,683 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
offside front top steering arm not locked
How Reliable is the Austin Healey Sprite?
Based on 8,300 MOT tests across 969 vehicles.
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HYF 656C is a 1979 Austin Healey Sprite in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
Across all 1979 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 54,218 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 HYF 656C, 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 47 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of HYF 656C?
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What year was HYF 656C registered?
HYF 656C is a 1979 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 July 1979.
Is HYF 656C safe to buy?
The MOT history for HYF 656C shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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