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PYY 862F

1968 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,827 mi
Last recorded53,827 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1968 Austin Healey Sprite34,211 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYY 862F
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1968
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 7 Jul 2017 53,827 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 53,788 miles

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

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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PYY 862F is a 1968 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1968 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 34,211 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 PYY 862F, 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 58 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 PYY 862F registered?

PYY 862F is a 1968 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 19 January 1968.

Is PYY 862F safe to buy?

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