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SFO 677

1986 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

33,375 mi
Last recorded33,375 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2012
Typical for 1986 Austin Healey Sprite33,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFO 677
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2012 33,375 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 33,332 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 33,319 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 33,297 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 33,250 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 33,228 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 33,220 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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SFO 677 is a 1986 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1986 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 33,326 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 SFO 677, 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 40 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SFO 677?

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What year was SFO 677 registered?

SFO 677 is a 1986 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 7 February 1986.

Is SFO 677 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFO 677 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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