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MRH 560A

1963 Austin Healey Sprite

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,405 mi
Last recorded96,405 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1963 Austin Healey Sprite60,686 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRH 560A
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1963
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 96,405 miles

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on bottom of front valance (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on various parts of underbody (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak oil leak on engine ()

Pass 17 May 2016 96,013 miles

oil leak on engine

slight lift in both kingpins

Pass 21 May 2014 95,947 miles

oil leak on engine

slight corrosion on various parts of underbody

Pass 10 Sep 2010 95,907 miles

slight play in both front kingpins,

Pass 5 Aug 2009 95,366 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 95,349 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 95,252 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 95,029 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 94,978 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 May 2006 93,845 miles

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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MRH 560A is a 1963 Austin Healey Sprite in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1963 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 60,686 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 MRH 560A, 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 63 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MRH 560A registered?

MRH 560A is a 1963 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 5 March 1963.

Is MRH 560A safe to buy?

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