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FSJ 234

1997 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,774 mi
Last recorded26,774 miles
Recorded on10 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Austin Healey Sprite26,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSJ 234
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2011 26,774 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 26,727 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2009 26,647 miles

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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FSJ 234 is a 1997 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FSJ 234, 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 FSJ 234 registered?

FSJ 234 is a 1997 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 12 November 1997.

Is FSJ 234 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FSJ 234 shows 3 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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