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YSL 780

2001 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

3,708 mi
Last recorded3,708 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYSL 780
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 3,708 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 3,334 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 3,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2017 3,263 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 2,676 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 2,042 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 2,015 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 1,949 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 1,883 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 1,789 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 1,789 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 1,714 miles

scratch on nearside front wing

Pass 9 Jul 2009 1,565 miles

handbrake travel high

Pass 19 Jul 2008 1,429 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 1,419 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 1,360 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 1,310 miles

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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YSL 780 is a 2001 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YSL 780, 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 780 registered?

YSL 780 is a 2001 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is YSL 780 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YSL 780 shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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