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TBE 606

1983 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,881 mi
Last recorded25,881 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBE 606
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 25,881 miles

Coolant leak ()

all four tyres are over 10 years old

o/s outer sill slightly deteriorating

under side of vehicle has been sprayed with wax oil

Fail 4 Aug 2023 25,881 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

all four tyres are over 10 years old

o/s outer sill slightly deteriorating

under side of vehicle has been sprayed with wax oil

Pass 28 May 2012 25,682 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 25,596 miles

All 4x Tyres getting perished across the tread and sidewalls

N/S/R Brake slightly binding

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

O/S/F Floor pan corroded but not within 30cm of suspension etc

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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TBE 606 is a 1983 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TBE 606, 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.

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How do I check the history of TBE 606?

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What year was TBE 606 registered?

TBE 606 is a 1983 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 November 1983.

Is TBE 606 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TBE 606 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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