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VAS 718

2003 Austin Healey Sprite

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

6,471 mi
Last recorded6,471 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Austin Healey Sprite9,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAS 718
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 6,471 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 5,425 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 5,201 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 4,981 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 4,740 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 4,507 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 4,245 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 3,985 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 3,511 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 3,507 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2010 3,003 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 2,559 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 2,112 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 1,585 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 1,033 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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VAS 718 is a 2003 Austin Healey Sprite in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2003 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.7% with a typical mileage of 9,352 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 VAS 718, 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 23 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VAS 718 registered?

VAS 718 is a 2003 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 June 2003.

Is VAS 718 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAS 718 shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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