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220 GAR

1959 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,619 mi
Last recorded23,619 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 1959 Austin Healey Sprite21,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration220 GAR
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1959
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 2 Jun 2016 23,619 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 23,025 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 22,681 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 20,101 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 17,537 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 13,299 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 11,070 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 10,835 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 9,147 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Healey Sprite?

Based on 10,514 MOT tests across 1,307 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
232
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
1,307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 297
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 293
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 221
brake recording little or no effort 199
Stop lamp not working 186
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220 GAR is a 1959 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1959 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 21,872 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 297 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 220 GAR, 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 67 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 220 GAR registered?

220 GAR is a 1959 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 9 May 1959.

Is 220 GAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 220 GAR shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 220 GAR have outstanding finance?

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