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TRX 177D

1997 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

16,329 mi
Last recorded16,329 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Austin Healey Sprite26,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRX 177D
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 16,329 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29 % O/S low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 16,036 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 15,854 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 15,263 miles

oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2015 13,464 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 12 Jun 2015 13,452 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 May 2014 13,107 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 12,769 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 12,618 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

some play in nsf suspension lower arm swivvle joint

Pass 18 Aug 2010 11,978 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 11,930 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 11,890 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 11,868 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 11,763 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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TRX 177D is a 1997 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 TRX 177D, 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 TRX 177D registered?

TRX 177D is a 1997 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 29 May 1997.

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