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386 DOC

2005 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

875 mi
Last recorded875 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
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Vehicle Details

Registration386 DOC
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 875 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 875 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 831 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 791 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 736 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 2 May 2008 187 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 187 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 146 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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386 DOC is a 2005 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 386 DOC, 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 21 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 386 DOC registered?

386 DOC is a 2005 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is 386 DOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 386 DOC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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