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LEB 469

1960 Austin Healey Sprite

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

90,648 mi
Last recorded90,648 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 1960 Austin Healey Sprite29,371 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEB 469
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1960
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 90,648 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 90,513 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 90,379 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 90,379 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 90,313 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 90,275 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 90,261 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 90,208 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 90,009 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 89,851 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 89,719 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 89,526 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 20 Jun 2006 89,369 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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LEB 469 is a 1960 Austin Healey Sprite in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1960 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 29,371 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LEB 469, 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 66 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LEB 469 registered?

LEB 469 is a 1960 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 7 July 1960.

Is LEB 469 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LEB 469 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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