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JFO 776

1995 Austin Healey Sprite

Blue Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,524 mi
Last recorded27,524 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFO 776
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 27,524 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 27,403 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 27,403 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 27,352 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 27,332 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 May 2011 27,332 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 27,159 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 26,989 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 25,809 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 24,928 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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JFO 776 is a 1995 Austin Healey Sprite in Blue with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JFO 776, 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 31 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was JFO 776 registered?

JFO 776 is a 1995 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is JFO 776 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JFO 776 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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