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XVS 736

1976 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,031 mi
Last recorded72,031 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVS 736
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2011 72,031 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 71,985 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 71,750 miles

1 . small amount of play in n/s/f king pin

Pass 31 Jan 2006 51,553 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 51,553 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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XVS 736 is a 1976 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XVS 736, 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 50 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of XVS 736?

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What year was XVS 736 registered?

XVS 736 is a 1976 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 15 September 1976.

Is XVS 736 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XVS 736 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XVS 736 have outstanding finance?

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