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URK 636

1958 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

94,928 mi
Last recorded94,928 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 1958 Austin Healey Sprite13,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURK 636
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1958
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2017 94,928 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 94,790 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 94,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 94,670 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 94,670 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 9 May 2011 94,624 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

floor pans rusted and have been welded

Pass 22 Apr 2010 94,192 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 93,778 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 93,728 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 93,657 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2007 93,629 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exsesive smoke from exhaust

oil leak from diff

oil leak from engine area

oil leak from gear box

small amount of movment in n/s/f head lamp

throttle pedal plate and rubber missing

Pass 3 Jan 2006 93,479 miles

repair to os & ns floor too sills . repairs to rear & front floors.slight play os lower trunoin.

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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URK 636 is a 1958 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1958 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 13,764 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 URK 636, 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 68 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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URK 636 is a 1958 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 11 December 1958.

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