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Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak
nearside front tyre cracking in outer sidewall
offside front tyre cracking in outer sidewall
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
front brake discs corroded/pitted
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
clutch slave cylinder weaping fluid
offside front & rear tyres cracking
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
clutch slave cylinder weaping fluid
offside front & rear tyres cracking
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)
How Reliable is the Austin Healey Sprite?
Based on 10,514 MOT tests across 1,307 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XAM 616 is a 1983 Austin Healey Sprite in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 XAM 616, 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 43 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of XAM 616?
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What year was XAM 616 registered?
XAM 616 is a 1983 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 September 1983.
Is XAM 616 safe to buy?
The MOT history for XAM 616 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does XAM 616 have outstanding finance?
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