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NLR 763F

1982 Austin Healey Sprite

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,203 mi
Last recorded81,203 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLR 763F
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2009 81,203 miles

both front king/pins slight play

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

Pass 12 Dec 2007 81,144 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 81,143 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Battery flat had to be jump started

Pass 12 Dec 2006 81,134 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 81,071 miles

advise bonnet safty catch not working

advise n/s front chassis holed

advise play in n/s + o/s front king pins

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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NLR 763F is a 1982 Austin Healey Sprite in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NLR 763F, 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 44 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NLR 763F?

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What year was NLR 763F registered?

NLR 763F is a 1982 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 27 October 1982.

Is NLR 763F safe to buy?

The MOT history for NLR 763F shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NLR 763F have outstanding finance?

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