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XKR 629A

1990 Austin Healey Sprite

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

20,135 mi
Last recorded20,135 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKR 629A
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 20,135 miles

THE INNER FRONT CROSS MEMBER IS RUSTING

Fail 27 Mar 2018 20,114 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

inner front cross memeber rusting

the brake in balance is the parking brake

Pass 16 Mar 2017 20,078 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 20,031 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 20,031 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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XKR 629A is a 1990 Austin Healey Sprite in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XKR 629A, 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 36 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XKR 629A registered?

XKR 629A is a 1990 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 9 November 1990.

Is XKR 629A safe to buy?

The MOT history for XKR 629A shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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