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XAS 778

1982 Austin Healey Sprite

Blue Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

607 mi
Last recorded607 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAS 778
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2015 607 miles

Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

vehicle has no seat belts

Fail 4 Oct 2012 336 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 3 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 3 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 19 Apr 2006 7,553 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 7,553 miles

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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XAS 778 is a 1982 Austin Healey Sprite in Blue with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 XAS 778, 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 XAS 778 registered?

XAS 778 is a 1982 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 24 September 1982.

Is XAS 778 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XAS 778 shows 6 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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