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Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive engine has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive engine has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
n/s/r lower anti roll bar split pin missing
slight play in both the top king pins
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Fuel tank cap is venting to the atmosphere
both seats not secure in the up right position
front to rear metal brake pipe is loose at the front end
n/s/r lower anti roll bar split pin missing
rear fuel pump is loose
seat belts not fitted
slight play in both the top king pins
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
offside front brake slightly sticky
How Reliable is the Austin Healey Sprite?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VYO 333 is a 1989 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 VYO 333, 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 37 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was VYO 333 registered?
VYO 333 is a 1989 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 October 1989.
Is VYO 333 safe to buy?
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