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VGD 400

1958 Austin Healey Sprite

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

17,001 mi
Last recorded17,001 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 1958 Austin Healey Sprite13,764 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGD 400
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1958
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2022 17,001 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2011 16,877 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 14,991 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 14,955 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FRONT SUSPENSION HAS PLAY,!

NO OUTER DOOR HANDLES

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 14,411 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 12,920 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 12,081 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Healey Sprite?

Based on 10,514 MOT tests across 1,307 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
232
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
1,307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 297
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 293
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 221
brake recording little or no effort 199
Stop lamp not working 186
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VGD 400 is a 1958 Austin Healey Sprite in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1958 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 13,764 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 297 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VGD 400, 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 68 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 VGD 400 registered?

VGD 400 is a 1958 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 5 August 1958.

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