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WYG 797

1959 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,669 mi
Last recorded84,669 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2023
Typical for 1959 Austin Healey Sprite21,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYG 797
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1959
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2023 84,669 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 84,517 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 84,510 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 84,509 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 84,464 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 84,426 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 84,311 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 84,200 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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WYG 797 is a 1959 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1959 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 21,872 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WYG 797, 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.

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What year was WYG 797 registered?

WYG 797 is a 1959 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 16 January 1959.

Is WYG 797 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WYG 797 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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