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SVJ 805

1959 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,104 mi
Last recorded38,104 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 1959 Austin Healey Sprite24,516 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVJ 805
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1959
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2012 38,104 miles

Main beam warning lamp not illuminating.

Pass 12 Sep 2009 38,093 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 38,069 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 38,039 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 37,964 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 37,606 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 37,606 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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SVJ 805 is a 1959 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1959 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 24,516 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 SVJ 805, 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 67 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 SVJ 805 registered?

SVJ 805 is a 1959 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 3 January 1959.

Is SVJ 805 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SVJ 805 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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