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MSU 143

1988 Austin Healey Sprite

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,462 mi
Last recorded2,462 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSU 143
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 28 May 2024 2,462 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 2,365 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 2,308 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 2,233 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 2,174 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 2,144 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 2,127 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 2,081 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 2,023 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 1,749 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 1,191 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 1,095 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 970 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 680 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 482 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 5 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Healey Sprite?

Based on 10,514 MOT tests across 1,307 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
232
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
1,307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 297
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 293
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 221
brake recording little or no effort 199
Stop lamp not working 186
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MSU 143 is a 1988 Austin Healey Sprite in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a Austin Healey Sprite fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 297 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MSU 143, 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 38 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of MSU 143?

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What year was MSU 143 registered?

MSU 143 is a 1988 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 6 September 1988.

Is MSU 143 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MSU 143 shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MSU 143 have outstanding finance?

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