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NFF 281

1994 Austin Healey Sprite

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,834 mi
Last recorded8,834 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFF 281
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 30 Apr 2026 8,834 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 8,702 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

brake peddle spongy

Pass 30 Apr 2024 8,415 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 8,094 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 7,618 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 7,269 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 6,563 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 6,055 miles

Nearside Front bearing has slight noise

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 5,206 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 4,049 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 3,796 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 3,460 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 3,112 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 2,360 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 2,089 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 1,569 miles

REAR BRAKES REQUIRE ATTENTION

Pass 5 Jun 2008 1,143 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak on left rear hub

Wear in lower right hand front suspension pivot

Pass 25 May 2007 88 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005

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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NFF 281 is a 1994 Austin Healey Sprite in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NFF 281, 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 32 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was NFF 281 registered?

NFF 281 is a 1994 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 June 1994.

Is NFF 281 safe to buy?

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