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5601 PO

1959 Austin Healey Sprite

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

9,036 mi
Last recorded9,036 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 1959 Austin Healey Sprite21,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5601 PO
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1959
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 9,036 miles

slight wear o/side kingpin

slight wear o/sidesteering rack

Pass 29 Jul 2011 9,018 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

play in both king pins

Fail 29 Jul 2010 8,930 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 8,930 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 8,851 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offsidefront tyre wall slightly perished

Pass 31 Jul 2007 8,825 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 28 Jul 2006 8,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight wear in both vertical links

slight wear in steeringrack

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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5601 PO is a 1959 Austin Healey Sprite in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 5601 PO, 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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5601 PO is a 1959 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 18 September 1959.

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