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YXH 323

1996 Austin Healey Sprite

Blue Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,732 mi
Last recorded85,732 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYXH 323
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 85,732 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 85,656 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2013 85,442 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2012 85,219 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2012 85,204 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

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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YXH 323 is a 1996 Austin Healey Sprite in Blue with a 948cc 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 YXH 323, 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 YXH 323 registered?

YXH 323 is a 1996 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 4 March 1996.

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