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TSY 861

1996 Austin Healey Sprite

Yellow Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2015
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,890 mi
Last recorded95,890 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSY 861
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 25 Jun 2014 95,890 miles

Front brakes slightly binding

Slight exhaust blow from manifold to down pipe

Pass 26 Jun 2013 95,876 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 95,874 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 95,827 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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TSY 861 is a 1996 Austin Healey Sprite in Yellow with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 861, 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 30 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was TSY 861 registered?

TSY 861 is a 1996 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 14 October 1996.

Is TSY 861 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TSY 861 shows 4 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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