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VDK 249

1991 Austin Healey Sprite

White Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,490 mi
Last recorded5,490 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDK 249
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 5,490 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 5,490 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 55,447 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2010 55,445 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 55,441 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 55,440 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak

Nearside Outer Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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VDK 249 is a 1991 Austin Healey Sprite in White with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VDK 249, 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 35 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VDK 249 registered?

VDK 249 is a 1991 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 July 1991.

Is VDK 249 safe to buy?

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