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SSU 209

1990 Austin Healey Sprite

Blue Petrol 950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,795 mi
Last recorded70,795 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 1990 Austin Healey Sprite68,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSU 209
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine950cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 70,795 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 70,795 miles

Nearside Oil leaking excessively from engine of engine tappet covers x2 leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2019 70,646 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 70,599 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 70,516 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 70,270 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 70,062 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 70,050 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 69,807 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 69,356 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 68,863 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 68,480 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 68,457 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 68,457 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 68,382 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 68,329 miles

1/ slight play in steering rack 2/ washers jets poor

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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SSU 209 is a 1990 Austin Healey Sprite in Blue with a 950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1990 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.4% with a typical mileage of 68,356 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 220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SSU 209, 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 36 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 SSU 209?

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What year was SSU 209 registered?

SSU 209 is a 1990 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 31 January 1990.

Is SSU 209 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SSU 209 shows 16 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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