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JSJ 847

1998 Austin Healey Sprite

Blue Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,627 mi
Last recorded42,627 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSJ 847
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2013 42,627 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 40,714 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 39,266 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 39,266 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 37,499 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 35,600 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 34,122 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 33,547 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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JSJ 847 is a 1998 Austin Healey Sprite in Blue with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 JSJ 847, 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 28 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was JSJ 847 registered?

JSJ 847 is a 1998 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 16 February 1998.

Is JSJ 847 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JSJ 847 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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