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MDY 44

1958 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

30,210 mi
Last recorded30,210 miles
Recorded on26 May 2012
Typical for 1958 Austin Healey Sprite30,655 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDY 44
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1958
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2012 30,210 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 30,099 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 29,836 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 29,619 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 29,374 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 29,062 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 28,998 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 28,998 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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MDY 44 is a 1958 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1958 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 30,655 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 MDY 44, 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 68 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 MDY 44 registered?

MDY 44 is a 1958 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 June 1958.

Is MDY 44 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MDY 44 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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