MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,337 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
crack in windscreen outside swept area
evidence of tyre rub on nearside and offside front inner wing
offside rear service brake (footbrake) efficiency slightly low
wipers smeary
engine to body earth strap ( beneath vehicle) chaffed
offside rear handbrake catching slightly
propshaft tunnel corroded
rear exhaust silencer slightly insecure
rear handbrake control rod clevis eyes - play
bonnet release lever insecure
front valance corroded
radiator leak
windscreen cracked - outside zones
crack in windscreen outside zones
front valance panel corroded
nearside front footwell corroded
crack in windscreen - outside zones
nearside front wheel bearing slight noise
nearside rear brake catching
crack in windscreen
slight oil leak from engine
slight oil leak from rear diff seal
slight play in nearside front wheel bearing
windscreen cracked outside zones
How Reliable is the Austin Healey Sprite?
Based on 10,514 MOT tests across 1,307 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HEG 196 is a 1958 Austin Healey Sprite in Blue with a 950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
Across all 1958 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 13,764 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 HEG 196, 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 68 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of HEG 196?
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What year was HEG 196 registered?
HEG 196 is a 1958 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 13 June 1958.
Is HEG 196 safe to buy?
The MOT history for HEG 196 shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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