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MSU 991

1989 Austin Healey Sprite

White Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,797 mi
Last recorded66,797 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSU 991
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 66,797 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 66,767 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush trunion pin (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage lever arm (2.7.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 66,319 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2014 62,903 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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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MSU 991 is a 1989 Austin Healey Sprite in White with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MSU 991, 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 37 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MSU 991 registered?

MSU 991 is a 1989 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 19 October 1989.

Is MSU 991 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MSU 991 shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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