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UHN 598F

1986 Austin Healey Sprite

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,666 mi
Last recorded1,666 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 1986 Austin Healey Sprite5,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHN 598F
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 27 Apr 2017 1,666 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 1,601 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 1,447 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 1,261 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 1,167 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 1,104 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 1,096 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 1,074 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 1,058 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 981 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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UHN 598F is a 1986 Austin Healey Sprite in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1986 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 5,872 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 297 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UHN 598F, 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 40 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UHN 598F?

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What year was UHN 598F registered?

UHN 598F is a 1986 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 23 September 1986.

Is UHN 598F safe to buy?

The MOT history for UHN 598F shows 10 tests 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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