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136 XUC

2006 Austin Healey Sprite

Green Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

32,270 mi
Last recorded32,270 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
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Vehicle Details

Registration136 XUC
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2013 32,270 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 Jun 2013 32,269 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 May 2012 31,805 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 31,733 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 31,263 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 31,263 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 31,179 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 30,852 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 30,423 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 30,423 miles

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

washer not fitted dew to open top vehicle means of other view

Fail 8 Sep 2006 30,422 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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136 XUC is a 2006 Austin Healey Sprite in Green with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 136 XUC, 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 20 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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136 XUC is a 2006 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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