MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,234 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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)
STEERING RACK HAS SLIGHT NOTCH FROM LOCK TO LOCK
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
slight play o/s front king pin
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
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)
How Reliable is the Austin Healey Sprite?
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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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