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LSU 475

1989 Austin Healey Sprite

Blue Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

55,432 mi
Last recorded55,432 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLSU 475
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 55,432 miles

Nearside Front king pin slight play

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Apr 2017 55,415 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front n/s/f king pin slight play

Pass 26 Apr 2016 53,985 miles

oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2015 52,562 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2014 50,908 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 49,127 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2012 45,599 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 44,747 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 43,335 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 42,072 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 40,625 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 39,636 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 38,140 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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LSU 475 is a 1989 Austin Healey Sprite in Blue with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LSU 475, 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 37 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of LSU 475?

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What year was LSU 475 registered?

LSU 475 is a 1989 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 13 January 1989.

Is LSU 475 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LSU 475 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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