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WGJ 931

1958 Austin Healey Sprite

Grey Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 1958 Austin Healey Sprite13,764 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGJ 931
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1958
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 20 May 2016
Pass 13 May 2015

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front truion has slight play

Pass 20 May 2014 13,117 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 12,148 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 12,087 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008

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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WGJ 931 is a 1958 Austin Healey Sprite in Grey with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 WGJ 931, 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 WGJ 931 registered?

WGJ 931 is a 1958 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 3 September 1958.

Is WGJ 931 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WGJ 931 shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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