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TAX 215G

1969 Austin Healey Sprite

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,840 mi
Last recorded23,840 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2008
Typical for 1969 Austin Healey Sprite36,145 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAX 215G
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1969
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2008 23,840 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 23,840 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 23,742 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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TAX 215G is a 1969 Austin Healey Sprite in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1969 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 36,145 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 TAX 215G, 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 57 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 TAX 215G registered?

TAX 215G is a 1969 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 13 May 1969.

Is TAX 215G safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAX 215G shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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