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YHR 316

1959 Austin Healey Sprite

Beige Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,604 mi
Last recorded91,604 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2006
Typical for 1959 Austin Healey Sprite24,516 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYHR 316
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1959
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2006 91,604 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 91,604 miles

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?

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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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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