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OPN 166

1959 Austin Healey Sprite

White Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

4,223 mi
Last recorded4,223 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1959 Austin Healey Sprite24,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPN 166
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1959
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 24 Jun 2025 4,223 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 3,429 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 2,531 miles

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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OPN 166 is a 1959 Austin Healey Sprite in White with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OPN 166, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OPN 166?

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What year was OPN 166 registered?

OPN 166 is a 1959 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 January 1959.

Is OPN 166 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPN 166 shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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