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ND 142

1986 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

49,402 mi
Last recorded49,402 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 1986 Austin Healey Sprite33,326 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND 142
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 49,402 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Apr 2016 48,707 miles

Oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Pass 15 Apr 2015 48,263 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2014 47,817 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2013 46,860 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 46,860 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 46,426 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 45,721 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 44,911 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 44,542 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 44,068 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 43,565 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 42,959 miles

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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ND 142 is a 1986 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1986 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 33,326 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 220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ND 142, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ND 142 registered?

ND 142 is a 1986 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 7 October 1986.

Is ND 142 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ND 142 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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