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WSV 272

1986 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,189 mi
Last recorded55,189 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 1986 Austin Healey Sprite5,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWSV 272
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 22 Sep 2014 55,189 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 55,026 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 54,395 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 54,108 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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WSV 272 is a 1986 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1986 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 5,872 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 WSV 272, 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 40 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WSV 272 registered?

WSV 272 is a 1986 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 17 October 1986.

Is WSV 272 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WSV 272 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.

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