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OFF 751

1994 Austin Healey Sprite

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,849 mi
Last recorded34,849 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFF 751
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2011 34,849 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 34,848 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 34,186 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2010 34,185 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

corrosion n/s floorpan

Pass 3 Sep 2009 33,664 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 33,664 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 32,718 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2007 32,709 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 31,809 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 31,809 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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OFF 751 is a 1994 Austin Healey Sprite in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OFF 751, 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 32 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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OFF 751 is a 1994 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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