MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
3,294 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
nearside rear brakes slow to operate
rear brakes 61% imbalanced
Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Austin Healey Sprite?
Based on 10,514 MOT tests across 1,307 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MTK 880 is a 1959 Austin Healey Sprite in Green with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1959 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 21,872 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 MTK 880, 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 67 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of MTK 880?
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What year was MTK 880 registered?
MTK 880 is a 1959 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 14 April 1959.
Is MTK 880 safe to buy?
The MOT history for MTK 880 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does MTK 880 have outstanding finance?
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