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OSK 217

1960 Austin Healey Sprite

Green Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

50,347 mi
Last recorded50,347 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 1960 Austin Healey Sprite29,371 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSK 217
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1960
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 50,347 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 45,603 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 44,206 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 44,113 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

low effort o/s/park brake

slight lift o/s/&/n/s/ steering swivel king pins

Pass 2 Aug 2011 44,005 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 43,877 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Slight play in botk front kingpins

Pass 28 Jul 2008 43,691 miles

hole in floor (body mount)

unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to underseal

Fail 25 Jul 2008 43,680 miles

Brake master cylinder damaged and function impaired (3.6.G.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

hole in floor (body mount)

slight play to front king pins

unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to underseal

Pass 3 Jul 2007 43,674 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 43,672 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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OSK 217 is a 1960 Austin Healey Sprite in Green with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1960 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 29,371 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 OSK 217, 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 66 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 OSK 217 registered?

OSK 217 is a 1960 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 20 July 1960.

Is OSK 217 safe to buy?

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