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738 YUF

1993 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,971 mi
Last recorded86,971 miles
Recorded on12 May 2020
Typical for 1993 Austin Healey Sprite14,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration738 YUF
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2020 86,971 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 86,123 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 84,408 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 83,965 miles

Battery loose in battery box.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Handbrake efficiency poor.

Pass 9 Sep 2015 83,901 miles

handbrake

offside trunnion

Pass 16 Sep 2014 83,799 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 83,799 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 83,697 miles

nearside rear brake effort

washers operation

Pass 25 Sep 2012 83,344 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 83,314 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 83,299 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 83,249 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play in offside and nearside front lower trunion pins/bushes

some light scratching on front screen.

Fail 16 Aug 2010 83,241 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front tyre is slightly split and perished

nearside rear tyre is slightly split and perished

slight play in offside and nearside front lower trunion pins/bushes

some light scratching on front screen.

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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738 YUF is a 1993 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 738 YUF, 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 738 YUF registered?

738 YUF is a 1993 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 31 March 1993.

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