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WSV 340

1985 Austin Healey Sprite

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

371 mi
Last recorded371 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWSV 340
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2011 371 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 365 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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 340 is a 1985 Austin Healey Sprite in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 340, 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 41 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WSV 340 registered?

WSV 340 is a 1985 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 September 1985.

Is WSV 340 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WSV 340 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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