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TAW 894

1983 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

12,026 mi
Last recorded12,026 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAW 894
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 12,026 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 12,042 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jan 2017 11,890 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 11,807 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 11,703 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 10,974 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 10,842 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 10,842 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 10,450 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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TAW 894 is a 1983 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 TAW 894, 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 43 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TAW 894 registered?

TAW 894 is a 1983 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 16 March 1983.

Is TAW 894 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAW 894 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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