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LRS 856G

1981 Austin Healey Sprite

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,602 mi
Last recorded28,602 miles
Recorded on28 May 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRS 856G
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2011 28,602 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 28,597 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 28,593 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 28,593 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2008 28,591 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 28,588 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 28,586 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Healey Sprite?

Based on 10,514 MOT tests across 1,307 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
232
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
1,307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 297
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 293
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 221
brake recording little or no effort 199
Stop lamp not working 186
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LRS 856G is a 1981 Austin Healey Sprite in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 297 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LRS 856G, 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 45 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LRS 856G?

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What year was LRS 856G registered?

LRS 856G is a 1981 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 May 1981.

Is LRS 856G safe to buy?

The MOT history for LRS 856G shows 7 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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