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UXG 859

2004 Austin Healey Sprite

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

83,504 mi
Last recorded83,504 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUXG 859
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 83,504 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 82,761 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 82,626 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 82,626 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 82,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 81,985 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2020 81,985 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 81,638 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 81,252 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 81,034 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 80,792 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 80,337 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 79,958 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 77,593 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 60,989 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 75,427 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 75,427 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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UXG 859 is a 2004 Austin Healey Sprite in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UXG 859, 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 22 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was UXG 859 registered?

UXG 859 is a 2004 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 April 2004.

Is UXG 859 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UXG 859 shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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