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5645 HX

1960 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,133 mi
Last recorded23,133 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1960 Austin Healey Sprite29,371 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5645 HX
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1960
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 13 Jul 2017 23,133 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 22,443 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 21,472 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 20,487 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2012 19,628 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 19,403 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 16,859 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 15,376 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 14,380 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 12,160 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 10,133 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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5645 HX is a 1960 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1960 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 29,371 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 5645 HX, 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 66 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 5645 HX registered?

5645 HX is a 1960 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 26 May 1960.

Is 5645 HX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5645 HX shows 11 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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