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OAS 493

1960 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

43,477 mi
Last recorded43,477 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 1960 Austin Healey Sprite31,371 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAS 493
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1960
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 43,477 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Apr 2017 41,227 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 39,391 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2015 38,228 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 36,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 36,476 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 34,441 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front trunion has slight play

offside front trunion has slight play

Pass 2 Apr 2011 33,649 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 32,703 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 31,946 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 31,863 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 31,797 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 31,463 miles

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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OAS 493 is a 1960 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 1960 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 31,371 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 297 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OAS 493, 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 66 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 OAS 493 registered?

OAS 493 is a 1960 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 22 June 1960.

Is OAS 493 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OAS 493 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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