MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,165 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Hydraulic brake cylinder retaining device missing (3.6.A.2d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)
How Reliable is the Austin Healey Sprite?
Based on 10,514 MOT tests across 1,307 vehicles.
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VUY 635 is a 1958 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1958 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 13,764 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 VUY 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 68 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 VUY 635 registered?
VUY 635 is a 1958 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 16 October 1958.
Is VUY 635 safe to buy?
The MOT history for VUY 635 shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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