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5895 IJ

2005 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

42,359 mi
Last recorded42,359 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
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Vehicle Details

Registration5895 IJ
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2018 42,359 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Sep 2016 41,710 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 41,223 miles

oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2014 40,748 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f fexible brake hose very close to wheel on full lock

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Sep 2013 40,627 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 40,428 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 39,682 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 39,202 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 38,748 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 38,416 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 38,121 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 37,946 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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5895 IJ is a 2005 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 5895 IJ, 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 5895 IJ registered?

5895 IJ is a 2005 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 October 2005.

Is 5895 IJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5895 IJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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