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Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both front shock absorbers worn
light switch wearing
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both front shock absorbers worn
light switch wearing
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
slight leak around nsr axle back plate near wheel cylinder brake is working ok but might need attension soon
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
fuel hose on pump rubbing on engine
noise evident in steering rack
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Centre Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Austin Healey Sprite?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MSJ 646 is a 1998 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 646, 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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How do I check the history of MSJ 646?
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What year was MSJ 646 registered?
MSJ 646 is a 1998 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 May 1998.
Is MSJ 646 safe to buy?
The MOT history for MSJ 646 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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