MOT Stats

Austin Healey Sprite

Year	Tests	Pass rate	Most common fail reason
1958	4	75%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
1959	5	100%	n/a
1960	3	100%	n/a
1961	6	83.33%	Brakes out of balance across an axle.
1962	1	0%	Brake actuator leaking, performance not affected.
1964	3	100%	n/a
1965	4	100%	n/a
1966	9	77.78%	Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen.
1967	3	66.67%	Seat belt load bearing structure strength significantly reduced near an anchorage point.
1968	5	80%	Brakes out of balance across an axle.
1969	8	75%	Brake efficiency well below minimum requirement.
1970	7	100%	n/a
1971	6	100%	n/a
1972	1	100%	n/a
1979	1	100%	n/a
1982	1	100%	n/a
1983	1	0%	Stop lamp missing or inoperative.
1990	2	0%	Fuel system leaking, or missing or ineffective filler cap.
1991	2	100%	n/a
1992	1	100%	n/a
1994	1	100%	n/a
1997	2	100%	n/a
1998	1	0%	Stop lamps all missing or inoperative.
2000	1	0%	Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or damaged.
2001	1	0%	Brake actuator leaking, performance not affected.
2006	1	0%	Stop lamp missing or inoperative.
2017	1	100%	n/a

Tests: 81

Average Austin Healey Sprite pass rate: 80.25%

Most common fail reasons

#	Reason	Fail code	Category	%
1	Stop lamp missing or inoperative.	4.3.1(a)(ii)	Major	19%
2	Seat belt load bearing structure strength significantly reduced near an anchorage point.	7.1.1(a)(i)	Major	13%
3	Parking brake efficiency well below minimum requirement.	1.4.2(a)(ii)	Dangerous	13%
4	Brakes out of balance across an axle.	1.2.1(b)(i)	Major	13%
5	Stop lamps all missing or inoperative.	4.3.1(a)(iii)	Dangerous	13%
6	Brake actuator leaking, performance not affected.	1.1.16(b)(i)	Major	13%
7	Headlamp aim outwith limits.	4.1.2(a)	Major	13%
8	Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.	3.5(a)	Major	13%
9	Binding brake.	1.2.1(f)	Major	6%
10	Position lamp missing or inoperative.	4.2.1(a)(ii)	Major	6%

Tests date range:

10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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