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OFE 406

1984 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87 mi
Last recorded87 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFE 406
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2012 87 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 4 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 4 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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OFE 406 is a 1984 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OFE 406, 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 42 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OFE 406 registered?

OFE 406 is a 1984 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 21 February 1984.

Is OFE 406 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OFE 406 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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