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LWY 693D

1966 Austin Healey Sprite

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,511 mi
Last recorded23,511 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 1966 Austin Healey Sprite30,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLWY 693D
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1966
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 23,511 miles

Nearside Front Antiroll bar link rod foulingon wishbone

Fail 24 Apr 2017 23,491 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anchor mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nsf antiroll bar link rod fouling on wishbone and cutting through it

Pass 24 Aug 2015 22,326 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 22,012 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 22,012 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 21,455 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 20,835 miles

noted n/s/rear wing corroding at rearward extreme

Pass 23 May 2011 20,817 miles

both sides outer sills & both rear wings corroding in parts

Fail 21 May 2011 20,817 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

both sides outer sills & both rear wings corroding in parts

Pass 8 Sep 2009 20,808 miles

slight wear/play in n/s/front lower trunnion.both sides rear wheel arches & sills beginning to corrode.

Pass 11 Aug 2007 20,764 miles

bodywork begining to corrode at rear of vehicle.

Pass 25 Mar 2006 20,463 miles

bodywork is begging to corrode in parts

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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LWY 693D is a 1966 Austin Healey Sprite in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1966 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 30,505 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LWY 693D, 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 60 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 LWY 693D registered?

LWY 693D is a 1966 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 10 June 1966.

Is LWY 693D safe to buy?

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