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ANH 58A

1997 Austin Healey Sprite

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,994 mi
Last recorded25,994 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 Austin Healey Sprite26,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANH 58A
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 25,994 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 25,715 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 25,076 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 25,076 miles

Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

near side front king pin has slight play

slight play in both front steering track rods

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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ANH 58A is a 1997 Austin Healey Sprite in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 ANH 58A, 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 ANH 58A registered?

ANH 58A is a 1997 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is ANH 58A safe to buy?

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