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JSK 953

1991 Austin Healey Sprite

Blue Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,406 mi
Last recorded59,406 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSK 953
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 59,406 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 59,276 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 59,040 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 58,814 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 58,602 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 58,483 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 58,472 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 58,441 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 58,240 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 58,227 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 58,200 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 58,200 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 58,187 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 58,187 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 58,175 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 58,159 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 58,150 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 158,150 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 58,133 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

near side front and off side front brake pipes rusty

number plate light dim

under side of car has had lots of welding

Pass 19 Jun 2007 58,121 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 58,107 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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JSK 953 is a 1991 Austin Healey Sprite in Blue with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JSK 953, 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 35 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 JSK 953 registered?

JSK 953 is a 1991 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 10 October 1991.

Is JSK 953 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JSK 953 shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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