MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,795 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Does SSU 209 have outstanding finance?
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