MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
2,958 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central exhaust mount missing but exhaust well supported
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both rear leaf springs corroded
n/s/r tyre has cut on outer sidewall
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
both rear leaf springs corroded
n/s/r tyre has cut on outer sidewall
How Reliable is the Austin Healey Sprite?
Based on 8,300 MOT tests across 969 vehicles.
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JUF 261E is a 2003 Austin Healey Sprite in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
Across all 2003 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.7% with a typical mileage of 9,352 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 JUF 261E, 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 23 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was JUF 261E registered?
JUF 261E is a 2003 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 23 July 2003.
Is JUF 261E safe to buy?
The MOT history for JUF 261E shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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