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783 FDH

2000 Austin Healey Sprite

White Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,234 mi
Last recorded99,234 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Austin Healey Sprite84,716 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration783 FDH
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2018 99,234 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 98,786 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 98,776 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 98,117 miles

STEERING RACK HAS SLIGHT NOTCH FROM LOCK TO LOCK

Pass 21 Jul 2015 96,617 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 96,606 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 95,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 95,398 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 94,914 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play o/s front king pin

Fail 16 Jul 2013 94,914 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

slight play o/s front king pin

Pass 6 Jun 2012 94,870 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 94,717 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 94,641 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 94,637 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 94,545 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 34,214 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 92,442 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 92,153 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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783 FDH is a 2000 Austin Healey Sprite in White with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 84,716 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 783 FDH, 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 26 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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783 FDH is a 2000 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 9 October 2000.

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