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888 CZ

2000 Austin Healey Sprite

Blue Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,682 mi
Last recorded31,682 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Austin Healey Sprite84,716 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration888 CZ
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 31,682 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 31,519 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 31,184 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 31,163 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 31,115 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 31,106 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

n/s front tyre perrishing

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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888 CZ is a 2000 Austin Healey Sprite in Blue with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 888 CZ, 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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What year was 888 CZ registered?

888 CZ is a 2000 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 November 2000.

Is 888 CZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 888 CZ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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