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MFO 306

1960 Austin Healey Sprite

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

41,136 mi
Last recorded41,136 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 1960 Austin Healey Sprite29,371 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFO 306
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1960
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 41,136 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 29 Jun 2016 41,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing drop link (2.4.G.2)

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Jul 2007 41,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 May 2007 41,117 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 40,000 miles

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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MFO 306 is a 1960 Austin Healey Sprite in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1960 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 29,371 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 220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MFO 306, 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 66 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 MFO 306 registered?

MFO 306 is a 1960 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 January 1960.

Is MFO 306 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MFO 306 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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