MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,791 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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No window screen when tested
Rear inner arch areas rusty in places and boot floor area
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Austin Healey Sprite?
Based on 8,300 MOT tests across 969 vehicles.
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RUN 697S is a 1978 Austin Healey Sprite in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1978 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 18,465 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 RUN 697S, 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 48 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of RUN 697S?
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What year was RUN 697S registered?
RUN 697S is a 1978 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 21 March 1978.
Is RUN 697S safe to buy?
The MOT history for RUN 697S shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does RUN 697S have outstanding finance?
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