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ODY 128

1959 Austin Healey Sprite

White Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

4,318 mi
Last recorded4,318 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 1959 Austin Healey Sprite24,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationODY 128
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1959
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 4,318 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 3,318 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 2,488 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 2,420 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 2,333 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 2,286 miles

chip in zone a of screen

Pass 12 Oct 2006 2,269 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 2,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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ODY 128 is a 1959 Austin Healey Sprite in White with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1959 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 24,516 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 ODY 128, 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 67 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 ODY 128 registered?

ODY 128 is a 1959 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 10 November 1959.

Is ODY 128 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ODY 128 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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