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RLE 848E

1967 Austin Healey Sprite

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

91,860 mi
Last recorded91,860 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1967 Austin Healey Sprite28,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLE 848E
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1967
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 91,860 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 91,827 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 91,685 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 91,592 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 91,564 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 91,545 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 91,497 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 91,545 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 91,461 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 91,382 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 13 Jun 2008 91,382 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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RLE 848E is a 1967 Austin Healey Sprite in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1967 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 28,736 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 RLE 848E, 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 59 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RLE 848E registered?

RLE 848E is a 1967 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 19 April 1967.

Is RLE 848E safe to buy?

The MOT history for RLE 848E shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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