MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
3,231 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
How Reliable is the Austin Healey Sprite?
Based on 8,300 MOT tests across 969 vehicles.
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XOX 948 is a 1959 Austin Healey Sprite in Cream with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 XOX 948, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of XOX 948?
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What year was XOX 948 registered?
XOX 948 is a 1959 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 27 March 1959.
Is XOX 948 safe to buy?
The MOT history for XOX 948 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does XOX 948 have outstanding finance?
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