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BSL 410

1999 Austin Healey Sprite

White Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

852 mi
Last recorded852 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSL 410
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 852 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 852 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 582 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 851 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 833 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 833 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 734 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 734 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

slight play in steering rack mountings

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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BSL 410 is a 1999 Austin Healey Sprite in White with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BSL 410, 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 27 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BSL 410 registered?

BSL 410 is a 1999 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 April 1999.

Is BSL 410 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BSL 410 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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