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733 MWP

1997 Austin Healey Sprite

White Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,879 mi
Last recorded34,879 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Austin Healey Sprite26,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration733 MWP
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 34,879 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 34,172 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 34,028 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 33,491 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 33,491 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 83,781 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 83,781 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 31,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 31,478 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 28,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 28,280 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 26,019 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2009 23,912 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 21,930 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 19,830 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 17,525 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

hand brake lever long travel

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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733 MWP is a 1997 Austin Healey Sprite in White with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 26,687 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 733 MWP, 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 29 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 733 MWP registered?

733 MWP is a 1997 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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The MOT history for 733 MWP shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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