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YFO 108

1996 Austin Healey Sprite

Black Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

11,144 mi
Last recorded11,144 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFO 108
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 11,144 miles

Nearside Front king pin has slight play

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2017 11,108 miles

N/S front , N/S rear and O/S front tyres starting to perish

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 11,105 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking Brake pipe union under bonnet (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak from nearside rear hub

Pass 13 Jun 2016 11,040 miles

Corrosion starting in outer sills

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight damage to outer tyre walls on all tyres

one exhaust mounting missing

Pass 23 Jun 2015 10,971 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 10,836 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 10,779 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 10,656 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 10,509 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 10,412 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 10,129 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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YFO 108 is a 1996 Austin Healey Sprite in Black with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YFO 108, 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 30 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YFO 108 registered?

YFO 108 is a 1996 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 18 July 1996.

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