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JGC 417C

2001 Austin Healey Sprite

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,544 mi
Last recorded94,544 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGC 417C
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2009 94,544 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 94,533 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 94,483 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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JGC 417C is a 2001 Austin Healey Sprite in Green with a 1,275cc 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 JGC 417C, 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 25 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was JGC 417C registered?

JGC 417C is a 2001 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 11 January 2001.

Is JGC 417C safe to buy?

The MOT history for JGC 417C 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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