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MSJ 631

1998 Austin Healey Sprite

Blue Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

1,741 mi
Last recorded1,741 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSJ 631
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 1,741 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 1,740 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 May 2014 1,231 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2012 671 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 75 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 62,222 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 6,222 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 62,109 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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MSJ 631 is a 1998 Austin Healey Sprite in Blue with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MSJ 631, 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 28 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MSJ 631 registered?

MSJ 631 is a 1998 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is MSJ 631 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MSJ 631 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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