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MTK 880

1959 Austin Healey Sprite

Green Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

3,294 mi
Last recorded3,294 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 1959 Austin Healey Sprite21,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTK 880
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1959
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2012 3,294 miles

nearside rear brakes slow to operate

rear brakes 61% imbalanced

Pass 4 Jul 2011 2,487 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 2,022 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 2,022 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 1,826 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 1,739 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 21 Jul 2006 1,465 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 1,465 miles

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.

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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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.

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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?

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