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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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of MCV 48F?
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What year was MCV 48F registered?
MCV 48F is a 1980 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 10 November 1980.
Is MCV 48F safe to buy?
The MOT history for MCV 48F shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does MCV 48F have outstanding finance?
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