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XFF 880

1961 Austin Healey Sprite

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

59,937 mi
Last recorded59,937 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 1961 Austin Healey Sprite23,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFF 880
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1961
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 59,937 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 58,455 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 57,175 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 56,939 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 56,482 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 55,839 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 54,986 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 84,510 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 24,232 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 84,227 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 33,027 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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XFF 880 is a 1961 Austin Healey Sprite in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1961 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 23,422 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 XFF 880, 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 65 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XFF 880?

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What year was XFF 880 registered?

XFF 880 is a 1961 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 15 November 1961.

Is XFF 880 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XFF 880 shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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