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445 FGX

1993 Austin Healey Sprite

Green Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

14,949 mi
Last recorded14,949 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2022
Typical for 1993 Austin Healey Sprite14,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration445 FGX
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2022 14,949 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 14,876 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 14,721 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 14,470 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 14,298 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 14,139 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 13,782 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 13,298 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 12,916 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 12,492 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 12,153 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 11,719 miles

slight play both front hubs

Fail 21 Jun 2011 11,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play both front hubs

Pass 17 Jun 2010 11,296 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 10,791 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 10,361 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 9,890 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 9,587 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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445 FGX is a 1993 Austin Healey Sprite in Green with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1993 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 14,139 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 445 FGX, 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 33 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 445 FGX registered?

445 FGX is a 1993 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 April 1993.

Is 445 FGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 445 FGX shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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