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LSV 599

1984 Austin Healey Sprite

White Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,412 mi
Last recorded46,412 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1984 Austin Healey Sprite29,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLSV 599
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 46,412 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 45,766 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 45,766 miles

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

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 8 May 2015 45,590 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 45,560 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 45,533 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 45,520 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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LSV 599 is a 1984 Austin Healey Sprite in White with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1984 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 29,600 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 LSV 599, 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 42 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LSV 599 registered?

LSV 599 is a 1984 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 November 1984.

Is LSV 599 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LSV 599 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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