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LYH 397D

1966 Austin Healey Sprite

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

1 mi
Last recorded1 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 1966 Austin Healey Sprite30,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYH 397D
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1966
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 1 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 49,369 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 48,943 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 47,939 miles

slight play in rear u.j. of propshaft

Fail 2 Sep 2013 47,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in rear u.j. of propshaft

Pass 7 Sep 2012 46,747 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 46,747 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 44,671 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 44,671 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 42,514 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 41,831 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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LYH 397D is a 1966 Austin Healey Sprite in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LYH 397D, 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 LYH 397D registered?

LYH 397D is a 1966 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 September 1966.

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