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TSL 405

2000 Austin Healey Sprite

Green Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

6,495 mi
Last recorded6,495 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSL 405
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 6,495 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 6,222 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 5,738 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 5,104 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 4,649 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 4,585 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 15 May 2009 3,529 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 2,514 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 19 May 2007 985 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Healey Sprite?

Based on 10,514 MOT tests across 1,307 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
232
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
1,307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 297
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 293
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 221
brake recording little or no effort 199
Stop lamp not working 186
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TSL 405 is a 2000 Austin Healey Sprite in Green with a 948cc 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 297 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TSL 405, 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 26 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was TSL 405 registered?

TSL 405 is a 2000 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 19 October 2000.

Is TSL 405 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TSL 405 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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