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XGX 194G

1969 Austin Healey Sprite

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

29,769 mi
Last recorded29,769 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 1969 Austin Healey Sprite30,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGX 194G
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1969
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 29,769 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

front brakes slightly binding

front brakes slightly binding

Pass 26 Jan 2016 29,707 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

front & rear brakes slightly binding

oil leak

slight oil leak on o/s/r axle oil seal

Pass 9 Feb 2015 29,612 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

rear brakes slightly binding

slight oil leak on o/s/r axle (oil seal)

Fail 7 Feb 2014 29,431 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 29,431 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 29,061 miles

n/s/f king pin has slight play

Pass 4 Apr 2012 28,754 miles

Oil leak

all four brakes slightly binding

Pass 22 Mar 2011 28,332 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2010 27,805 miles

engine oil leak

o/s/f brake binding slightly

rear diff slight leak

water leak

Pass 31 Jan 2009 27,614 miles

oil leak from engine

slight play at n/s & o/s front trunoins

Pass 26 Sep 2007 2,700 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 26,805 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 26,805 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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XGX 194G is a 1969 Austin Healey Sprite in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1969 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 30,239 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 XGX 194G, 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 57 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 XGX 194G registered?

XGX 194G is a 1969 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 13 January 1969.

Is XGX 194G safe to buy?

The MOT history for XGX 194G shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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