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CTA 683C

1965 Austin Healey Sprite

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,731 mi
Last recorded30,731 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 1965 Austin Healey Sprite32,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTA 683C
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1965
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 30,731 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2013 30,639 miles

Oil leak

fuel cap rubber slightly perished

Pass 23 Feb 2012 30,464 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 30,464 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 30,238 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2011 30,238 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Dec 2009 30,069 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Dec 2009 30,069 miles

Oil leak

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 29,700 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 29,370 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 29,370 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2007 28,782 miles

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Austin Healey Sprite?

Based on 10,514 MOT tests across 1,307 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
232
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
1,307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 297
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 293
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 221
brake recording little or no effort 199
Stop lamp not working 186
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CTA 683C is a 1965 Austin Healey Sprite in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1965 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 32,744 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 297 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CTA 683C, 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 61 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CTA 683C?

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What year was CTA 683C registered?

CTA 683C is a 1965 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 18 February 1965.

Is CTA 683C safe to buy?

The MOT history for CTA 683C shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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