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MSJ 646

1998 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

12,411 mi
Last recorded12,411 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSJ 646
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 12,411 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front shock absorbers worn

light switch wearing

Fail 18 May 2018 12,399 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 12,323 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 12,167 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 12,155 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 11,987 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 11,812 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 11,649 miles

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)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 11,411 miles

slight leak around nsr axle back plate near wheel cylinder brake is working ok but might need attension soon

Pass 7 Dec 2010 11,081 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 10,684 miles

noise evident in steering rack

Pass 6 May 2008 10,408 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 10,408 miles

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?

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 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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MSJ 646 is a 1998 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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