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TSJ 894

1998 Austin Healey Sprite

White Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

24,762 mi
Last recorded24,762 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSJ 894
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 24,762 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 24,760 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2016 24,650 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 24,650 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 4,565 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 24,342 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2009 24,278 miles

Advise= brake master cylinder has possiable slight seapage of fluid

Fail 27 Jun 2009 24,278 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Advise= brake master cylinder has possiable slight seapage of fluid

Pass 2 May 2008 23,953 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 23,947 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 23,929 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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TSJ 894 is a 1998 Austin Healey Sprite in White with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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What year was TSJ 894 registered?

TSJ 894 is a 1998 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 5 October 1998.

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