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23 ETG

1978 Austin Healey Sprite

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2013
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,646 mi
Last recorded12,646 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 1978 Austin Healey Sprite18,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration23 ETG
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 2 May 2012 12,646 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 12,570 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 12,519 miles

slight corrosion on n/s/f chassis

Pass 20 Jul 2006 12,336 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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23 ETG is a 1978 Austin Healey Sprite in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 18,465 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 23 ETG, 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 48 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 23 ETG?

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What year was 23 ETG registered?

23 ETG is a 1978 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 9 October 1978.

Is 23 ETG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 23 ETG shows 4 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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