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WYX 455

1982 Austin Healey Sprite

Green Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

290 mi
Last recorded290 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYX 455
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2011 290 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 2,888 miles

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

clutch slave cylinder clevis pin not split pinned

Fail 18 Jul 2007 2,888 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

clutch slave cylinder clevis pin not split pinned

Pass 24 Jan 2006 274 miles

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

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

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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WYX 455 is a 1982 Austin Healey Sprite in Green with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WYX 455, 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 44 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WYX 455 registered?

WYX 455 is a 1982 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 May 1982.

Is WYX 455 safe to buy?

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