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PWP 130E

1993 Austin Healey Sprite

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,411 mi
Last recorded17,411 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1993 Austin Healey Sprite14,139 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWP 130E
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 17,411 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Colour fading (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play in nearside front wheel but unable to detect cause.

Pass 5 Aug 2016 16,954 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Wheel Noisy And Feels Like Movement Inside When Rocked But No Play Should Be Stripped

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both (2.4.B.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 16,564 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 16,244 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 16,132 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 16,094 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 16,046 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 15,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 15,552 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 15,277 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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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PWP 130E is a 1993 Austin Healey Sprite in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1993 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 14,139 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 220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PWP 130E, 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 33 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PWP 130E registered?

PWP 130E is a 1993 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 8 September 1993.

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