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RDL 252

1958 Austin Healey Sprite

Cream Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59 mi
Last recorded59 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2012
Typical for 1958 Austin Healey Sprite13,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDL 252
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1958
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2012 59 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 2 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 2 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 2 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 3 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 3 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 2 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2007 2 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Healey Sprite?

Based on 10,514 MOT tests across 1,307 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
232
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
1,307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 297
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 293
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 221
brake recording little or no effort 199
Stop lamp not working 186
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RDL 252 is a 1958 Austin Healey Sprite in Cream with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1958 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 13,764 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin Healey Sprite fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 297 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RDL 252, 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 68 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 RDL 252 registered?

RDL 252 is a 1958 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 21 July 1958.

Is RDL 252 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RDL 252 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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