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RBF 22

1997 Austin Healey Sprite

White Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2009
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,474 mi
Last recorded88,474 miles
Recorded on2 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Austin Healey Sprite26,687 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBF 22
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 2 May 2008 88,474 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 88,292 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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RBF 22 is a 1997 Austin Healey Sprite in White with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 RBF 22, 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 RBF 22 registered?

RBF 22 is a 1997 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 24 June 1997.

Is RBF 22 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBF 22 shows 2 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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