MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
26,774 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
How Reliable is the Austin Healey Sprite?
Based on 8,300 MOT tests across 969 vehicles.
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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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How do I check the history of FSJ 234?
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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.
Does FSJ 234 have outstanding finance?
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