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YSL 358

2001 Austin Healey Sprite

White Petrol 950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

5,784 mi
Last recorded5,784 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYSL 358
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine950cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 5,784 miles

Rear axle has an oil leak

Fail 20 May 2014 5,769 miles

Both front king pins have slight play

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2014 5,769 miles

Both front king pins have slight play

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2013 5,724 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 5,632 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 5,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 5,357 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 5,357 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 5,058 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 5,058 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

slight buckle o/sf wheel rim

Fail 25 Jun 2008 4,965 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 4,965 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 4,748 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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YSL 358 is a 2001 Austin Healey Sprite in White with a 950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YSL 358, 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 25 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YSL 358 registered?

YSL 358 is a 2001 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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