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JUF 261E

2003 Austin Healey Sprite

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

2,958 mi
Last recorded2,958 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Austin Healey Sprite9,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUF 261E
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 2,958 miles

Central exhaust mount missing but exhaust well supported

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 2,259 miles

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)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 2,256 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 1,807 miles

both rear leaf springs corroded

n/s/r tyre has cut on outer sidewall

Fail 11 Jun 2015 1,803 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

both rear leaf springs corroded

n/s/r tyre has cut on outer sidewall

Pass 11 Jun 2014 1,152 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 898 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 10,825 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 100,050 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 99,649 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 97,697 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 91,000 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 96,615 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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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.

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