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RMS 256G

1989 Austin Healey Sprite

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,495 mi
Last recorded77,495 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMS 256G
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 12 Jul 2018 77,495 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 77,485 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 77,415 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 77,363 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 77,344 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 77,256 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 76,807 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 76,418 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 76,279 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 74,157 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 74,016 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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RMS 256G is a 1989 Austin Healey Sprite in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 RMS 256G, 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 37 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RMS 256G registered?

RMS 256G is a 1989 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 20 December 1989.

Is RMS 256G safe to buy?

The MOT history for RMS 256G shows 11 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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