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TSY 190

1997 Austin Healey Sprite

Green Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2014
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

1,728 mi
Last recorded1,728 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Austin Healey Sprite26,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSY 190
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2013 1,728 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 1,728 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.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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TSY 190 is a 1997 Austin Healey Sprite in Green with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 TSY 190, 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 TSY 190 registered?

TSY 190 is a 1997 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is TSY 190 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TSY 190 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.

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