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MSV 294

1986 Austin Healey Sprite

White Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

49,052 mi
Last recorded49,052 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 1986 Austin Healey Sprite5,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSV 294
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 49,052 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 48,814 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2022 48,122 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 2,249 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 1,930 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 1,582 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 1,161 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 752 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 751 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 519 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 37 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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MSV 294 is a 1986 Austin Healey Sprite in White with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1986 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 5,872 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 MSV 294, 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 40 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MSV 294 registered?

MSV 294 is a 1986 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 May 1986.

Is MSV 294 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MSV 294 shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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