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MCV 48F

1980 Austin Healey Sprite

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

57,831 mi
Last recorded57,831 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCV 48F
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2006 57,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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MCV 48F is a 1980 Austin Healey Sprite in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 MCV 48F, 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 46 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MCV 48F registered?

MCV 48F is a 1980 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 10 November 1980.

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