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WWN 850

1995 Austin Healey Sprite

White Petrol 950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

64,659 mi
Last recorded64,659 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWN 850
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine950cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 64,659 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Faulkren pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 64,659 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire carburettor (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement falcrum pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 64,659 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 64,659 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 64,659 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 64,659 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Fuel system component leaking rear carb (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 64,636 miles

extensive repairs done to near side floor panel and off side floor.

How Reliable is the Austin Healey Sprite?

Based on 8,300 MOT tests across 969 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
246
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
969
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 220
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 214
Stop lamp not working 192
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 149
brake binding 119
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WWN 850 is a 1995 Austin Healey Sprite in White with a 950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

The most common reason a Austin Healey Sprite fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WWN 850, 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 31 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WWN 850 registered?

WWN 850 is a 1995 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 May 1995.

Is WWN 850 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WWN 850 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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