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VFF 964

1995 Austin Healey Sprite

Yellow Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

18,279 mi
Last recorded18,279 miles
Recorded on19 May 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFF 964
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2012 18,279 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 18,263 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 18,243 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 17,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2009 17,230 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 16,898 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 16,669 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 20 May 2006 15,316 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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VFF 964 is a 1995 Austin Healey Sprite in Yellow with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VFF 964, 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 31 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VFF 964 registered?

VFF 964 is a 1995 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 11 April 1995.

Is VFF 964 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VFF 964 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VFF 964 have outstanding finance?

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