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TSU 588

1990 Austin Healey Sprite

Blue Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,317 mi
Last recorded39,317 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2006
Typical for 1990 Austin Healey Sprite68,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSU 588
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 26 Jan 2006 39,317 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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TSU 588 is a 1990 Austin Healey Sprite in Blue with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1990 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.4% with a typical mileage of 68,356 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 TSU 588, 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 36 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was TSU 588 registered?

TSU 588 is a 1990 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 15 February 1990.

Is TSU 588 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TSU 588 shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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