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VXT 637

1958 Austin Healey Sprite

Blue Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2012
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,741 mi
Last recorded1,741 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 1958 Austin Healey Sprite13,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVXT 637
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1958
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 27 Apr 2011 1,741 miles

slight play nearside steering arm

Pass 18 May 2009 1,579 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 1,392 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 1,225 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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VXT 637 is a 1958 Austin Healey Sprite in Blue with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 297 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VXT 637, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VXT 637 registered?

VXT 637 is a 1958 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 25 November 1958.

Is VXT 637 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VXT 637 shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VXT 637 have outstanding finance?

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