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XGA 700

1959 Austin Healey Sprite

White Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,431 mi
Last recorded76,431 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 1959 Austin Healey Sprite24,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGA 700
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1959
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2012 76,431 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 76,416 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 76,340 miles

oil leak

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 14 May 2008 75,990 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil leak

front tyres perrishing

Pass 14 May 2008 75,990 miles

engine oil leak

front tyres perrishing

Pass 16 Jul 2007 75,656 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 75,363 miles

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

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

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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XGA 700 is a 1959 Austin Healey Sprite in White with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1959 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 24,516 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 220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XGA 700, 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 67 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XGA 700 registered?

XGA 700 is a 1959 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 29 May 1959.

Is XGA 700 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XGA 700 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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