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USY 431

1996 Austin Healey Sprite

White Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,848 mi
Last recorded13,848 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSY 431
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2012 13,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 13,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 13,576 miles

corrosion on both outer sill areas

fair pressure required on footbrake to operate stoplamps

signs of oil on nearside rear backplate

slight corrosion on various brake pipes

Fail 30 Nov 2009 13,576 miles

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

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

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

fair pressure required to footbrake to operate stoplamps

nearside front floor pan excess corrosion

signs of oil on nearside rear brake backplate

slight corrosion on various brake pipes

Pass 12 Nov 2008 12,922 miles

oil leak on o/s rear backplate

rear tyres perishing

slight king pin / fulcrum pin play

Fail 11 Nov 2008 12,922 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak on o/s rear backplate

rear tyres perishing

slight king pin / fulcrum pin play

Pass 22 May 2007 11,698 miles

rear tyres perishing

slight signs of rusting on various body ares

Fail 21 May 2007 11,698 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear tyres perishing

slight signs of rusting various body areas

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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USY 431 is a 1996 Austin Healey Sprite in White with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 USY 431, 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 30 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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USY 431 is a 1996 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 14 October 1996.

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