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YSV 353

1986 Austin Healey Sprite

White Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,395 mi
Last recorded29,395 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1986 Austin Healey Sprite33,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYSV 353
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 31 May 2017 29,395 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 29,135 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 28,736 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 28,292 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 27,915 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 27,754 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 27,187 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 26,596 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 26,122 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

noise coming from nearside front brake

slight free play in both front king and link pins

Pass 1 Sep 2007
Pass 29 Aug 2006 24,367 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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YSV 353 is a 1986 Austin Healey Sprite in White with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1986 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 33,326 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YSV 353, 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 40 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YSV 353 registered?

YSV 353 is a 1986 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 14 May 1986.

Is YSV 353 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YSV 353 shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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