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KVS 219

1992 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,073 mi
Last recorded82,073 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKVS 219
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 82,073 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 81,734 miles

both front suspension arm resting bushes slightly perished

electrical wiring running close to steering column under bonnet

offside front brake slightly binding

Fail 11 Sep 2015 81,184 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear brake binding

oil leaks

Pass 26 Aug 2014 79,297 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

osf king pin slight lift

Fail 18 Aug 2014 79,271 miles

Offside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

osf king pin slight lift

Pass 21 Aug 2013 76,933 miles

Oil leak

slight lift in off side front king pin.

Pass 5 Sep 2012 76,697 miles

o/s/f king pin slight lift

Pass 16 Sep 2011 76,503 miles

o/s/f king pin slight lift

Fail 15 Sep 2011 76,503 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f king pin slight lift

Pass 24 Jun 2010 76,290 miles

o/s/f king pin slight lift

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 24 Jun 2009 76,040 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r service brake low effort

o/s/f king pin slight lift

Pass 7 Jul 2008 75,521 miles

o/s/f king pin slight lift

Pass 15 Jun 2007 75,289 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 74,921 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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KVS 219 is a 1992 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KVS 219, 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 34 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KVS 219 registered?

KVS 219 is a 1992 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 July 1992.

Is KVS 219 safe to buy?

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