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WXU 507

1959 Austin Healey Sprite

Blue Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,131 mi
Last recorded70,131 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 1959 Austin Healey Sprite24,516 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWXU 507
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1959
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 70,131 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 70,087 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 70,087 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 70,072 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 699,445 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 69,887 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 69,874 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 69,726 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 69,726 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 69,633 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 69,352 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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WXU 507 is a 1959 Austin Healey Sprite in Blue with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1959 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 24,516 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 WXU 507, 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 67 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WXU 507?

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What year was WXU 507 registered?

WXU 507 is a 1959 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 13 April 1959.

Is WXU 507 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WXU 507 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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