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TVS 765

1993 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

10,476 mi
Last recorded10,476 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
Typical for 1993 Austin Healey Sprite14,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVS 765
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine947cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2013 10,476 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 20 Jun 2013 10,476 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 12 Apr 2012 10,452 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust inpoor condition

Fail 12 Apr 2012 10,452 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust inpoor condition

Pass 28 Apr 2011 10,162 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 9,966 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 9,774 miles

interior mirror cracked.

Pass 10 Aug 2007 9,494 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

interior mirror cracked

Pass 21 Jun 2006 8,420 miles

Slight play in offside front kingpin

Fail 25 May 2006 8,388 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Suspension component 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.

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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TVS 765 is a 1993 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1993 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 14,139 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 TVS 765, 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 33 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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TVS 765 is a 1993 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 10 August 1993.

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