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OBP 155E

2002 Austin Healey Sprite

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,999 mi
Last recorded9,999 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBP 155E
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 9,999 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 7,381 miles

slight play in both front lower suspension trions.

Pass 2 Mar 2015 3,693 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 1,657 miles

slight play in off side front suspension trion joint.

Pass 22 Feb 2013 14 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 11 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 38,473 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 34,262 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 30,063 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 25,454 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)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 19,438 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 19,433 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2007 12,550 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 12,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 6,472 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 6,470 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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OBP 155E is a 2002 Austin Healey Sprite in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OBP 155E, 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 24 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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OBP 155E is a 2002 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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