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VYO 333

1989 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

20,837 mi
Last recorded20,837 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYO 333
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 20,837 miles

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))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 20,829 miles

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))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 18,774 miles

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))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 18,258 miles

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))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 17,655 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 14,345 miles

n/s/r lower anti roll bar split pin missing

slight play in both the top king pins

Fail 5 Mar 2014 14,343 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 14,150 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2012 14,150 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 14,028 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 14,018 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 10 May 2010 13,304 miles

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)

Fail 7 May 2010 13,304 miles

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)

Pass 13 May 2009 11,366 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 11,363 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 10,274 miles

offside front brake slightly sticky

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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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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VYO 333 is a 1989 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 October 1989.

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