MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,604 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
nearside and offside front suspension lower sring pan bolts too long
How Reliable is the Austin Healey Sprite?
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YHR 316 is a 1959 Austin Healey Sprite in Beige with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 YHR 316, 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 YHR 316 registered?
YHR 316 is a 1959 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 August 1959.
Is YHR 316 safe to buy?
The MOT history for YHR 316 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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