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VHO 635

1954 Austin Healey Sprite

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

27,304 mi
Last recorded27,304 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHO 635
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1954
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 27,304 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 27,304 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2023 27,053 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 24,924 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 24,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2009 24,394 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 23,581 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 15 May 2007 22,700 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 21,776 miles

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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VHO 635 is a 1954 Austin Healey Sprite in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VHO 635, 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 72 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VHO 635 registered?

VHO 635 is a 1954 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 9 April 1954.

Is VHO 635 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VHO 635 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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