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PHJ 243E

2004 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,689 mi
Last recorded70,689 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHJ 243E
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2016 70,689 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 70,637 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 70,434 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 70,007 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 18,485 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 17,645 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 17,011 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 10,805 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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PHJ 243E is a 2004 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PHJ 243E, 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 22 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PHJ 243E registered?

PHJ 243E is a 2004 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 October 2004.

Is PHJ 243E safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHJ 243E shows 8 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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