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MFF 244

1959 Austin Healey Sprite

White Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,057 mi
Last recorded83,057 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 1959 Austin Healey Sprite24,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFF 244
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1959
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 12 Jul 2024 83,057 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 82,996 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 82,851 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 82,781 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 82,313 miles

all tyres starting to perish

both track rod end dust covers starting to perish

slight play in both front suspension joints

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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MFF 244 is a 1959 Austin Healey Sprite in White with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1959 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 24,516 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 MFF 244, 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 67 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 MFF 244 registered?

MFF 244 is a 1959 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 11 April 1959.

Is MFF 244 safe to buy?

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