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1661 AC

1999 Austin Healey Sprite

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

25,234 mi
Last recorded25,234 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2006
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Vehicle Details

Registration1661 AC
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2006 25,234 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 25,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

radiator leaking out of drain plug.

Fail 3 Jul 2006 25,224 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

poor welding repair to floor pan

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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1661 AC is a 1999 Austin Healey Sprite in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 1661 AC, 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 27 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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1661 AC is a 1999 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 17 March 1999.

Is 1661 AC safe to buy?

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