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TCL 260

1998 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,485 mi
Last recorded81,485 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCL 260
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 81,485 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 27 May 2016 79,928 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 May 2016 79,928 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 79,266 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 77,755 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 77,256 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 77,079 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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TCL 260 is a 1998 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%.

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 TCL 260, 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 28 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was TCL 260 registered?

TCL 260 is a 1998 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 2 July 1998.

Is TCL 260 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TCL 260 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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